Braun Appoints New Public Access Counselor

Leader of troubled transparency office is out as Braun announces new pick

Gov. Braun names new public access counselor

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has a new public access counselor following criticism about how the agency handles complaints. Gov. Mike Braun appointed Brittney Long to the position Friday. Long, an attorney and former magistrate judge, begins her new role Oct. 5. She succeeds Jennifer Ruby, who resigned Tuesday after serving in the position since March 2025. The […]

Gov. Braun Appoints New Public Access Counselor

INDIANAPOLIS — A new Public Access Counselor will begin her position next week. Governor Mike Braun appointed Brittney Long to the position, effective Monday. “Brittney has the legal credentials and passion for public service that makes her an excellent fit for the job,” Braun said. “As our next Public Access Counselor, Brittney will bring added […]

Braun appoints new leader for troubled public access counselor's office

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun selected a new chief for public access requests and grievances, after months of complaints about his previous pick's responsiveness.

Braun appoints new public access counselor

INDIANAPOLIS – A new public access counselor will be on the job next week. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced the appointment of Britney Long to the position effective on Monday. “Brittney has the legal credentials and passion for public service that makes her an excellent fit for the job,” the governor said in a statement. [...]

Braun Names Brittney Long Public Access Counselor

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Braun has appointed Brittney Long as Indiana’s Public Access Counselor, effective Oct. 5, 2026. “Brittney has the legal credentials and passion for public service that makes her an excellent fit for the job,” Braun said in a statement Friday. “As our next PAC, Brittney will bring added transparency and accountability to our state.” According to the governor’s office, Long has more than a decade of legal experience. She m…