Braun Touts Indiana Workforce, Economic Growth in Labor Day Message

Indiana Governor Mike Braun celebrated Labor Day by highlighting the state's workforce and economic growth in his annual message. He emphasized that Indiana workers are a major reason companies choose to expand or establish operations in the state.

Braun pointed out that the state's unemployment rate stands at 3.3%, which is lower than the national average of 4.1%. The governor also noted that Indiana's labor force participation rate is 63.1%, higher than the national rate of 61.4%.

He credited Hoosiers' willingness to work with helping attract companies and investment to the state. Braun cited several major corporate investments, including Rolls-Royce's $1 billion investment in its Indiana manufacturing operations and Caterpillar's expansion in Lafayette.