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Indiana governor supports clarifying 'religious freedom' law after widespread backlash

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he would support legislation to "clarify the intent" of a new state law that has attracted widespread criticism over concerns it could allow discrimination against gay people.


In an interview Saturday with the Indianapolis Star, the Republican governor said he's been in discussions with legislative leaders this weekend. He expects that a clarification bill will be introduced this coming week to the religious objections law he signed Thursday



“I support religious liberty, and I support this law,” he told the Star. He declined to provide details but told the newspaper that making gay and lesbian Indiana residents a protected legal class is "not on my agenda." Read more...


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