Is Indiana Ready to Go Nuclear?

Governor Braun celebrates major bills to unleash Indiana's energy production and deploy nuclear power

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun held a signing ceremony to celebrate energy wins for Hoosiers during the 2025 legislative session.

Is Indiana Ready to Go Nuclear?

Indiana may soon be trading in its coal for something a lot more futuristic — nuclear power. With Governor Mike Braun pushing small modular nuclear reactors as part of the state’s long-term energy and economic development strategy, the Hoosier energy landscape could be on the verge of a major transformation. In a recent interview with Indy Politics, former State Senator Jim Merritt expressed cautious optimism about Indiana’s nuclear pivot. “We n…