Governor Braun Visits SEI to Address Workforce Development, Community Investment

The Governor made stops in Decatur, Ohio and Ripley counties

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(Southeast Indiana) - Governor Mike Braun spent some time in southeastern Indiana last week. 

The governor made stops in Greensburg, Rising Sun, Versailles and Batesville, highlighting workforce development, advanced manufacturing, public safety, and rural health care. 

In Greensburg, Braun toured Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant in Greensburg, where approximately 2,600 Hoosiers manufacture the Honda CR-V, CR-V Hybrid and Civic Hatchback. Honda has invested more than $1.3 billion in the facility, which has produced more than 2.6 million vehicles since manufacturing began in 2008.

The Governor later met with Rising Sun Mayor Steve Slack to discuss local priorities and opportunities in Ohio County.

In Versailles, Governor Braun met with Troopers to discuss district operations and public-safety needs in southeastern Indiana.

Braun also participated in the formal recognition of First Sergeant David Meyer’s promotion following his recovery from a serious injury sustained during a November 2025 line-of-duty altercation.

The Governor concluded the week at the ribbon cutting for Margaret Mary Health’s new hospital in Batesville. The approximately $125 million project received $2 million through Indiana’s READI program and will expand health care services for more than 65,000 residents in Ripley, Franklin and surrounding counties.

“Indiana is leading the charge on workforce development, advanced manufacturing, public safety, and rural health care. At every stop I made last week, I saw Hoosiers working to create new opportunities and strengthen their communities.” — Governor Mike Braun