Indiana Republicans canceled an appearance by National Rifle Association President Oliver North hours before he was set to speak at a GOP rally.

Senate President Pro Tem David Long of Fort Wayne announced in February that he was stepping down in November.

GOP Statehouse leaders passed legislation that returned millions in potential revenue back to businesses after the recent federal tax overhaul.

Rep. Bill Friend of Macy says he will finish out his term, but won't run again in 2018.

Republican legislative leaders shrugged off questions about potential legislation banning all abortion.

The 22 members of the Indiana GOP state committee emerged from a nearly three hour, closed door meeting Tuesday afternoon to reveal Holcomb as their new standard-bearer.

Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, U.S. Representatives Susan Brooks and Todd Rokita, and State Sen. Jim Tomes are all seeking the nomination.

Holcomb is one of four candidates vying to replace Pence on the ballot, along with U.S. Representatives Susan Brooks and Todd Rokita and State Sen. Jim Tomes.

Through the last campaign finance filing period – which ended June 30 – Pence had more than $7 million in his gubernatorial campaign account.