Berry - a former state treasurer and Allen County official - announced Thursday he would resign his post as head of the party, saying that the decision to "hand over the gavel was not easy."

The House approved a Republican-led proposal last week that would eliminate the boards that set construction wages for each state or local project. The rally falls on the first full session day after bills switch from the House to the Senate.

Auburn Republican Sen. Dennis Kruse is the author of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which he says aims to ensure religious liberty. Opponents, like Freedom Indiana, say it legalizes discrimination.

Indiana Democrats still haven't found a candidate to challenge Gov. Mike Pence in 2016 - and some of the party's leaders are frustrated about it.

Organizers for the rally set for Monday afternoon include the Indiana Coalition for Public Education, the Indiana PTA and teachers unions.

Party officials released an online "Welcome to Indiana" video for Friday's visit by President Barack Obama to Indianapolis. The video touted Indiana's balanced budget and right-to-work law over images including a city skyline filled with construction cranes. The problem was that large signs near the buildings were written in Chinese.

Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody says Republicans need to halt their partisan attacks on State Superintendent Glenda Ritz.

"I've decided it is best to give other leaders in the party the opportunity to become our next nominee," Romney said in a statement to supporters, according to multiple news reports.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has built up $3.5 million in cash toward a possible re-election campaign in 2016.

It's easy to give a rousing State of the Union speech when the economy is doing well, but Obama has had a hard time hitting the right note in years when the country was hurting.