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Gov. Mike Braun ends remote work for Indiana employees

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has rescinded a policy allowing municipal employees to work from home, requiring all to return to their assigned offices by February 1, unless exceptions are approved.
The policy affects around 1,600 out of 22,000 city workers, originally implemented for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has ordered the elimination of all diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in state government, stating that state resources should not support preferential treatment based on race or ethnicity.
Braun's executive orders aim to make state government more efficient and transparent, and he believes in-person collaboration will strengthen the workforce.

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Reporter.net

Braun names more agency heads

Gov.-elect Mike Braun late last Friday appointed eight individuals to lead various state agencies and departments in the new administration. Braun was sworn into office on Monday.

2 months ago

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KHOU 11

No more work from home for City of Houston employees

"The best way to serve the public is to work together in the office, enhancing collaboration and making the City of Houston more effective," Mayor Whitmire said.

2 months ago·Houston, United States

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Houston Chronicle

Whitmire ends hybrid work for Houston employees

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has rescinded a 2022 policy that allowed city employees to work hybrid schedules.

2 months ago·Houston, United States

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Indiana Capital Chronicle

New executive orders seek to 'deregulate' Indiana agencies, force state workers back to offices • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Republican Gov. Mike Braun signs a slew of new executive orders on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025., at the Indiana Statehouse (Whitney Downard/Indiana Capital Chronicle)Among nine executive orders released Wednesday by Gov. Mike Braun are directives to cut a quarter of government regulations and reduce qualifications for state jobs and professional licenses, along with a mandate for state employees to return to their offices by July 1. Braun, a Republ…

2 months ago

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Fox 59 Indianapolis

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Gov. Mike Braun ends remote work for Indiana employees

INDIANAPOLIS — Newly-inaugurated Indiana Governor Mike Braun is taking swift action to eliminate remote, hybrid and work-from-home options for State employees. In March 2020, the State of Indiana took action to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by allowing many Hoosiers to work from the safety of their homes. Braun is now saying - after five years - it is time to eliminate remote work options for Indiana employees. In an Executive Orde…

2 months ago·Indianapolis, United States

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WISH-TV

Indiana Governor Mike Braun issues order mandating state workers return to the office

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — With one of his first official executive orders, newly elected Governor Mike Braun has issued an executive order bringing state workers back into the office. The order recognizes that the state of Indiana took swift action in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the lives and health of Hoosiers by allowing state agencies to function to the best of their ability amidst the ongoing pandemic, including allowing state e…

2 months ago·Indianapolis, United States

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