Indianapolis, IN, August 18, 2026 —

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) has officially declared Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s recent executive order aimed at ending Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) programs as illegal. The caucus asserts that the order, which seeks to dismantle established programs designed to support minority and women-owned businesses, contravenes existing laws and serves to undermine equitable business opportunities within the state.

The executive order, issued by Governor Holcomb, has sparked significant opposition from the IBLC, which views the move as a setback for diversity and inclusion in Indiana’s business landscape. The caucus’s stance is that the MWBE programs were put in place to address historical disparities and to ensure fair access to contracts and resources for businesses owned by minorities and women. The specific details of the governor’s executive order and the legal basis for the IBLC’s declaration of illegality were not immediately available.

The IBLC has not yet provided specific details regarding the legal framework or statutes they believe Governor Braun’s executive order violates. Further information is expected as the caucus outlines its strategy to challenge the order. The contractor’s name or specific companies impacted by the order were not provided in the available information. The outcome of this challenge and any subsequent legal actions remain to be seen.

This development raises questions about the future of state-supported diversity initiatives in Indiana and the potential impact on businesses that have relied on MWBE programs for growth and opportunity. The IBLC has indicated it will provide further statements and details regarding their legal position and planned actions in the coming days.



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