Braun clarifies Indiana acquisition of execution drugs; reveals more than $1M spent

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun answers reporter questions about execution drugs on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Casey Smith/Indiana Capital Chronicle)

Gov. Mike Braun confirmed Tuesday that Indiana spent more than $1 million in taxpayer funds to purchase four doses of execution drugs — some which were used, and several others that expired.

He also clarified that the drugs were purchased in two transactions — one under former Gov. Eric Holcomb and one by him…

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