Rokita claimed Shabazz was not a “real” journalist, calling him a gossip columnist. Shabazz has long had media credentials that give him access to the state government buildings in downtown Indianapolis.

People opposed to the bill praised the governor's decision, but state and federal Republican lawmakers are still pushing the issue.

House Bill 1041 didn't get changed at all in the Senate, which means with a majority of the chamber's approval Tuesday, the bill now heads to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk for his signature. The House approved the bill in January.

A group supporting LGBT students at an Indiana high school has won a court decision that will allow it to raise money and promote meetings.

The newly filed suit claims the Gay-Straight Alliance club at Pendleton Heights High School has been prevented from advertising on the school's radio station and bulletin boards. Court documents also say the school principal has prevented the club from fundraising on school property.