Republicans say while the controversy around the religious freedom law overshadowed part of the session, they're confident its shadow will fade over time. Democrats say the damage is lasting.

In a video posted on his campaign website announcing his run, Gregg says it's the fallout from the religious freedom law controversy - and Gov. Mike Pence's economic policies - that prompted his decision.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz said in a press conference Thursday that she has not ruled out running for governor during the next election.

Democrat John Gregg put the word out on Twitter encouraging people to sign up on his website, greggforgovernor.com, to be the first to know what his announcement might be.

During a rally at the Statehouse Monday, members of the Indiana Pastors Alliance used words like "shock," "outrage," and "betrayal," while accusing GOP leaders of "selling out" religious liberty when they passed the religious freedom bill's "fix."

Christy Denault, Pence's current communications director, will remain on staff until May 22.

The battle over a religious freedom measure perceived as discriminatory against gays and lesbians has left more Hoosiers disapproving of the job the Indiana governor is doing than approving of it, according to a new poll.

Gov. Mike Pence's communications director will leave the administration next month, just as the Republican governor is trying to recover from backlash over a divisive religious freedom law.

U.S. Rep. Todd Young's campaign announced Tuesday that the Republican has raised more than $500,000 since Sen. Dan Coats announced he would not seek reelection. That's a sign that Young has the support to seek the seat, his spokesman said.

On gay rights and immigration, Republicans running for president, like Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, are trying to navigate a tricky course between their party and the country at-large.