Governor Demands NIPSCO Accountability | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Governor Mike Braun is demanding answers from NIPSCO after thousands in northwest Indiana remain without power nearly two weeks post-storm, launching a state investigation into whether the utility properly maintained infrastructure and spent funding as promised. While crews work around the clock, Braun accuses management of falling short on accountability, especially given customers’ reliance on consistent service. NIPSCO defends its efforts, citing extra crews and ongoing restoration, while a class-action lawsuit alleges negligence in vegetation management led to outages—and residents seek…