Mike Braun on Jobs

	Mike Braun on Jobs

Replaced political DEI ideology with MEI based on merit

We replaced the political DEI ideology with a level playing field of MEI - Merit, Excellence, and Innovation. Diversity and equality are hallmarks of what we believe as a country, but these top-down DEI mandates led to division and inefficiency. MEI puts merit and results at the forefront, and everyone has the chance to get ahead with hard work. My agenda is about delivering Freedom and Opportunity for all Hoosiers. Source: 2025 State of the State Address to the Indiana legislature , Jan 29, 2025

2015: opposed increasing Indiana minimum wage to $10.10

Minimum Wage: Raise the federal minimum wage beyond current $7.25/hr?

Braun: Likely no. In 2015 opposed increasing Indiana minimum wage to $10.10.

Donnelly: Yes. Voted to increase from $7.25 to $10.10, opposed raising to $15.00.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Indiana Senate race , Nov 1, 2018

Cut regulations and red tape and businesses will create jobs

Government is not the driver of new job creation or economic prosperity. And too often it gets in the way with onerous regulations and sky-high taxes. President Trump's work to remove burdensome red tape and lower taxes for families and businesses are a start, but now is the time to double down on empowering the private sector and job creators.

We need a tax code that is simple and fair. We must repeal Obamacare, not repair it, to rein in costs and expand healthcare options. And we must ensure that American jobs are filled by American workers, not outsourced to other countries or given to illegal immigrants.

Source: Vote-USA.org on 2018 Indiana Senate incumbents , Sep 7, 2018

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