Gov. Mike Braun has said in the past he wants to run the state like a business. His next step was to fulfill his goal to replace diversity, equity and inclusion with what he called merit, excellence and innovation. 13News reached out to the governor's office for details about the initiative and how they intend to ensure equal access to opportunities, particularly in the hiring and grant processes. We have not heard back yet. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/new-research-says-eliminating-dei-in-indiana-led-to-hundreds-of-cuts-diversity-equity-inclusion-merit-excellence-innovation/531-89096448-0e7d-43e3-bc7f-06c20ac16751