Democrats and Republicans are responding to the speech, which Braun used to lay out his agenda for his time as Indiana's governor.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus is instead holding a "unity rally" inside the Statehouse during the speech.

Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday urged state lawmakers to act quickly on property tax relief and health care costs.

INDIANAPOLIS — The following is a script for Gov. Mike Braun's State of the State speech that was provided to 13News by the Braun administration. It is posted below without changes. You can watch the speech on air and on WTHR+.

INDIANAPOLIS (WLFI) - Governor Mike Braun delivered his State of the State Address Wednesday evening. Braun welcomed those in the Statehouse, reflecting on the years he spent as senator for Indiana. "It is good to be back in this chamber, remember I spent three years here. I sat right in that back section," Braun said.

INDIANAPOLIS –Governor Mike Braun ensured greater safety for Hoosiers with today’s signing of an executive order that protects the public from the threats posed by

Gov. Mike Braun gave his first State of the State Address Wednesday. He highlighted key issues for residents of the state, namely taxes and healthcare costs.

"I understand this tax relief will have an impact on local governments, but taxpayers are struggling, and we have to put their needs first," Gov. Mike Braun said.

Gov. Mike Braun used his first State of the State address to make the case for his policy priorities to lawmakers and the public. Those policies, rolled out in detail over the last several weeks, are headlined by property tax reform and addressing high health care costs.

Gov. Mike Braun has proclaimed Jan. 26 through Feb. 1 as School Choice Week in Indiana, joining 22 other governors in highlighting the importance of school choice for citizens of

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun delivered his first State of the State address on Monday night. However, several Democrats chose to skip the speech in protest of his recent executive orders.