The governor was in Montana on an anniversary vacation with his wife earlier this week when the accusations surfaced.

The Holcomb administration hired an independent investigator to evaluate DCS after former director Mary Beth Bonaventura's resignation letter accused Holcomb of putting children's lives at risk.

The governor's office says he plans to meet with government, business and academic leaders in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and France.

Holcomb also asked Monday that residents and businesses in Vigo and Sullivan counties fly their flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday to honor Patrolman Robert Shawn "Rob" Pitts.

Vice President Mike Pence attended the announcement and used the occasion to tout President Trump’s tax reform effort.

Pence had been expected to speak Thursday at an Indiana event promoting the Trump administration's tax plan, but that event has been postponed.

The program was created by the GOP tax bill passed late last year to provide federal support to help low-income urban and rural communities attract private investment.

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. says Gov. Eric Holcomb will lead an "agbiosciences-focused" delegation to Israel May 6-11.

House GOP chief of staff Lesley Crane will start her new job next week leading the Department of Administration.

The governor signed the measure without fanfare Sunday, shortly before leaving the country for a multi-day trade mission to Canada.