Opponents of legislation eliminating Indiana's common construction wage say an amendment proposed in a Senate committee is a step forward but won't fix the bill.

Pence said he acknowledges the law has what he calls "a perception problem" that needs to be fixed. But he stopped short of saying that fix could potentially including classifying LGBT individuals as a protected class under the state's anti-discrimination statutes.

Republican legislative leaders said they are working on adding language to the religious-objections law to make it clear that the measure does not allow discrimination against gays and lesbians.

The bill attempts to address some of the issues deer farmers, hunting preserve owners and wildlife advocates have been at odds over for years. It would regulate deer hunting preserves, setting up licensing requirements and fees.

Lawmakers in Indiana are defending a bill that sparked controversy this weekend, saying that it does not discriminate against gays and lesbians.

Indiana is one of only 11 states that currently offers a straight-ticket option - which means Hoosiers press one button to vote for all Republicans, Democrats or Libertarians on their ballot.

Democratic legislative leaders say trying to "fix" Indiana's so-called religious freedom law isn't enough to stem the tide of outrage over the controversial measure. They're calling for a much stronger statement against discrimination.

Republican legislative leaders say they want to help turn the tide against the backlash that's erupted over Indiana's so-called religious freedom bill. They say that will involve making it clear the law does not allow discrimination.

Pence said he expects that a clarification bill will be introduced this coming week to the religious objections law he signed Thursday.

Fallout from new law grows as Angie's List said it would halt a planned expansion of its headquarters until the new law is better understood.