Former senator used campaign funds for gifts at state utility agency, Braun alleges

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 990

Last Updated: 4 hours, 1 minute ago

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Andy Zay used thousands of dollars in campaign funds to give gifts to staffers at the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, new court filings by Gov. Mike Braun allege.

Braun’s legal team submitted a response to Zay’s lawsuit late Sunday that was made public Monday. In addition to new details on why he fired Zay, the document argues case law doesn’t allow a preliminary injunction sought by the former state senator.

“Simply put, as set …

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