Braun Clarifies Indiana Acquisition of Execution Drugs; Reveals More than $1M Spent

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

(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. In total, $1.175 million was spent, Braun said. But two of those — worth $600,000 — expired with no use bec…

Governor: More than $1M spent on execution drugs

INDIANAPOLIS — 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 others that expired.

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

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 Holco…