Indiana Gov. Braun discusses redistricting efforts, attends groundbreaking in Warsaw

WARSAW, Ind. (WSBT) — Indiana Governor Mike Braun attended the groundbreaking of a new training center for the Central Midwest Carpenters Union.

While Governor Braun was here, he talked about the importance of this new training center in Warsaw, a project that has been seven to eight years in the making.

The Governor touted the growth of workers entering the trades, and this facility will help train that growing workforce.

WSBT 22 also asked about why he called the special session for Indiana redistricting.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun attended the groundbreaking of a new training center for the Central Midwest Carpenters Union. (WSBT Video)

A few weeks ago, WSBT22 News sat down with Governor Braun, asking about the criteria to call a special session.

Back then, he said, “I’m going to call a session if it looks like legislators and their leaders want to do it.“

But as we have reported, it was clear in the Indiana Senate that the legislative leadership there did not want to do it, and according to the same leaders, the votes weren’t there.

“Perfectly consistent because the House of Representatives are faster-footed than the Senate. I think they’re more clear-headed on the subject. This is about the national landscape not being fair currently,” said Gov. Mike Braun, (R) Indiana.

The Governor also addressed the special session and why many people throughout the state are upset and don’t support it.

WSBT will have his response later as we continue to cover this developing story.