Gov. Braun Announces 'Make Indiana Healthy Again'

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, announced the 'Make Indiana Healthy Again' initiative. The plan includes nine executive orders aimed at addressing health issues through improved nutrition, increased transparency, and reforms in programs like SNAP and Medicaid. Key measures include removing candy and soft drinks from SNAP benefits, reinstating income verification to reduce fraud, introducing a School Fitness Month, and a Governor's Fitness Test to promote student health. Additionally, studies on the impact of food dyes and additives will be conducted, and there is a push to improve access to local foods by reducing regulatory barriers for Indiana farms. This initiative is part of a broader 'Make America Healthy Again' strategy, focusing on preventative healthcare and healthier lifestyles.