Politics panel: Braun gas tax order likely within executive order limitsINDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two members of Indiana’s best political team on Friday said Gov. Mike Braun was likely within his rights to further extend Indiana’s gas tax holiday, though they disagree on the optics. Braun for weeks said he would not be able to extend his suspension of Indiana’s gas tax beyond Aug. 6 due to limits on for how long he can declare an energy emergency. Republican strategist and All INdiana Politics contributor Chaka Coleman said Braun’s actions show he is maintaining his focus on affordability issues. She noted the Braun administration has begun reimbursing local governments for lost gas tax revenue.