INDIANAPOLIS -- During his gubernatorial campaign, Mike Braun unveiled portions of his freedom and opportunity agenda, including his plans for public safety, education, healthcare and taxes. On Tuesday, Braun, now the Republican governor-elect for the state of Indiana, unveiled his full agenda, which he believes will take the state to "new heights through targeted reforms and strategic investments." Chair of Indiana Republican Party announces resignation "Our Freedom and Opportunity Agenda represents a bold vision for Indiana's future," Braun said in a news release. "By implementing these common-sense solutions, we'll create a more prosperous, safer, and stronger Indiana for every Hoosier family." Braun's agenda prioritizes several areas, including tax relief, helping state government be more efficient, driving down healthcare costs, and improving the quality of life for Indiana residents. The release said that the Braun team will "immediately begin working with the Indiana General Assembly to advance these priorities during the upcoming legislative session." Tax relief for Hoosiers Braun said that the state of Indiana should "provide comprehensive tax relief that protects taxpayers from runaway property taxes, supports retirees and families with targeted relief and reduces the burden on... businesses." The steps that the administration wants to take to accomplish tax relief include: Cap annual property tax increases at 2-3% to protect homeowners and farmers Cut property taxes by resetting homeowner bills to their pre-COVID levels Eliminate state tax on retirement income including pensions, 401(k)s and IRA distributions Create tax-advantaged farm savings accounts to help stabilize farm income Institute strategic sales tax holidays for back-to-school supplies, outdoor recreation equipment and youth sports gear Update the farmland base rate formula to provide targeted relief for agricultural communities. Streamlined and responsive government With his administration, Braun said he aims to reduce waste and improve on delivering essential services. Braun also said that metrics should be developed for agencies to eliminate "unnecessary or underperforming positions and programs." Survey: Most Hoosiers support ‘reasonable legalization’ of marijuana Some of the steps that the administration aims to take to accomplish this include: Consolidate state leadership into eight cabinet-level secretaries to improve efficiency Present a balanced budget that addresses the state's deficit while reforming Medicaid spending Launch comprehensive digital transformation of state services, including: Automated veteran healthcare eligibility verification Streamlined BMV document processing One-stop online portal for farmer services Conduct systematic review to eliminate outdated regulations and reduce administrative burden Education and workforce development Braun said that he believes the state's future depends on its approach to education, which will help the state develop a skilled workforce. Some of the ways that Braun's team plans to implement improvements to education and workforce development include: Implement universal school choice for all Indiana families regardless of income Increase teacher base pay and establish performance-based compensation Enhance school safety through a new Office of School Safety Invest in workforce development through: Creation of the Hoosier Workforce Investment Tax Credit Restructured Indiana Economic Development Corporation Enhanced regional collaboration for job creation Focus on improved literacy and math outcomes with evidence-based curriculum. Healthcare Indiana continues to be faced with the challenges of rising healthcare costs and limited access to care in some areas. Braun said that his administration aims to address healthcare costs and accessibility with the following steps: Drive down healthcare costs through: Enhanced price transparency requirements Reformed prior authorization processes Regulated pharmacy benefit managers Expand rural healthcare access through: New incentives for rural healthcare facilities Enhanced telehealth coverage Improved obstetrics access Protect coverage for pre-existing conditions Create Primary Care Access Revolving Fund to support new medical facilities Reform mental health treatment to reduce burden on criminal justice system Public Safety Braun said it is a priority for his administration for Hoosiers to be safe and secure, stressing how imperative it is for Indiana to support law enforcement officers. Braun's administration proposed the following steps to help enhance public safety: Support law enforcement through: Competitive salary and benefits packages Enhanced training opportunities Protected qualified immunity Establishing non-discretionary minimum bail requirements for violent crimes Combat drug trafficking through: Strengthened penalties for fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution Enhanced state police interdiction powers Comprehensive prevention and recovery programs Address illegal immigration by: Enforcing sanctuary city bans Enhancing cooperation with federal authorities Preparing the Indiana National Guard for potential border support Energy Costs As electricity bills have increased, Braun said that his administration aims to make sure that Indiana has enough affordable and reliable electricity. The administration plans to improve energy accessibility throughout the state with the following steps: Ensure that Hoosiers always have access to affordable and reliable electricity and heat through: A comprehensive all-of-the-above energy strategy Cutting red tape Developing next-generation nuclear energy Indiana AG co-leads amicus brief in favor of porn age verification law In an interview with Braun, he said that these items will be focused on, as well as the state's budget, which he expects to be "front and center." “We’ve got a state that runs pretty well. Twenty years ago, we were a state struggling in balancing our budgets. Then, Governor Daniels turned to fixing particular problems. Since then, it’s been a strong platform," Braun said. "But the issues we covered earlier, I’d like to take Indiana to a place where we are setting the bar for the best practices that address the issues that all states are contending with.”  The agenda in full can be viewed on Braun's transition website. Some state lawmakers have already begun to react to the agenda Braun released on Tuesday. State Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) released the following statement late Tuesday afternoon: I continue to be excited about the energy and ideas brought by the incoming administration and appreciate Gov.-elect Braun's leadership and vision as we approach the 2025 legislative session. I look forward to working with him and his administration to continue moving Indiana, and all Hoosiers, toward an even stronger future. Indiana State Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray