7/16/26 - Statehouse Happenings: Goodrich Appointment as Commerce Secretary Sparks Backlash
Mike Braun introduced former State Representative Chuck Goodrich as Indiana's new Commerce Secretary. Goodrich quickly declared he would not be stepping down as the CEO of Gaylor Electric, despite his new leadership position in state government.
The announcement immediately raised red flags as Gaylor Electric helps build data centers, which have been a major focus of incentives from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, which Goodrich will oversee. Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt, and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss the controversial appointment of and refusal to step down by Goodrich on this…
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