Pence had faced a noon deadline on Friday for filing paperwork taking his name off the ballot.

The Pence administration says the proposal aims to generate outside investment, potentially elevating the value of the overall plan.

Signs are pointing to the Indiana governor being selected as Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate. Trump is set to officially make the announcement Friday.

With Gov. Mike Pence high on the shortlist of potential running mates for Donald Trump (and rising), the Indiana governor's role in the contentious state fights over education are likely to soon become national news.

Throughout the day Thursday, many media outlets began reporting that Trump was poised to name the Indiana governor as his running mate.

Gov. Mike Pence and Donald Trump met Tuesday, prior to a private fundraiser. Later, at the rally, Pence declared to a crowd of more than a thousand that Trump "gets it" and hears the voice of Americans.

With Gov. Mike Pence high on the shortlist of potential running mates for Donald Trump (and rising), the Indiana governor's role in the contentious state fights over education are likely to soon become national news.

Gregg met with Indiana steelworkers Tuesday to distinguish himself from Republican incumbent Mike Pence on what's become a common issue for state and national campaigns.

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Thursday their states will split the approximately $17 million cost for preliminary design work and an environmental review for the proposed crossing.

Pence campaign spokesman Marc Lotter says the meeting is consistent with other meetings Pence has taken with party leaders.