Indiana cities say ordinances don’t stifle religious freedom
Two faith-based groups argued in a Hamilton County courtroom that anti-discrimination ordinances in four Indiana cities hurt their organizations.
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Rules mandate some firms cover transgender services
Starting Jan. 1, any health care organization that takes federal money for health purposes can’t refuse to provide transgender services.
Holcomb touts GOP economic record at debate; Gregg frustrated with ‘status quo’
The three gubernatorial candidates—Democrat John Gregg, Republican Eric Holcomb and Libertarian Rex Bell—debated issues relating to jobs and the economy at the debate at University of Indianapolis.
ACC to relocate athletic championships from North Carolina
The Atlantic Coast Conference has followed the Indianapolis-based NCAA's lead and is removing all its athletic championships from North Carolina over a state law that some say can lead to discrimination against LGBT people.
NCAA pulls 7 postseason events from North Carolina due to LGBT law
The Indianapolis-based NCAA said the decision by its board of governors came "because of the cumulative actions taken by the state concerning civil rights protections."
Sides remain divided on LGBT rights ahead of session
Advocates on both sides of Indiana's debate over the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents were unable to make recommendations Tuesday to a committee of lawmakers considering the topic.
Indiana lawmakers to consider LGBT rights recommendations
Indiana state lawmakers plan to convene Tuesday to discuss what recommendations should be made for the upcoming legislative session regarding rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents.
Indy property management group accused of discriminating against families
The Indianapolis-based company is accused of discriminating against families by imposing occupancy limits regardless of square footage.
Two women allege discrimination at Salesforce’s Indy offices
Two women filed separate suits against the tech giant, which employs about 1,400 in Indianapolis, claiming the company passed over them for promotions on multiple occasions due to their race and gender.
Companies rail against North Carolina discrimination law
Mirroring Indiana’s experience in 2015 over RFRA legislation, the nation’s ninth-largest state is struggling with corporate backlash from a law believed to limit protections for LGBT people.
KENNEDY: Trashing ‘Hoosier hospitality’
This Legislature—and especially this governor—has undone years of effort to position Indianapolis and Indiana as welcoming, business-friendly venues: We offered “Hoosier hospitality” at “the crossroads of America.”
Indiana gay rights groups say they’ll continue fight
Indiana LGBT rights activists said Tuesday that history is on their side and they will continue pressing for statewide civil rights protections for gender identity and sexual orientation.
EEOC settles disability complaint against Subway franchisee
The franchisee of five area restaurants agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit filed after the firing of an employee who disclosed to a manager that he was HIV positive.
Pence taps ex-IMPD chief to lead civil rights agency
Rick Hite served as police chief during former Mayor Greg Ballard’s administration.
Amendment to prevent LGBT workplace discrimination fails
A measure to prohibit workplace discrimination against LGBT people failed in the Indiana House on Thursday afternoon, despite gaining more than a handful of Republican votes in support.
Bosma cool to gay-rights bill
After a Senate committee advanced a civil rights bill that excluded transgender people and included several caveats, House Speaker Brian Bosma said Thursday that he has “yet to talk to someone who thinks the bill is a good idea.”
‘Super RFRA’ bill dies; LGBT rights bills set for testimony
Sen. Mike Young, an Indianapolis Republican, said critics who “fear monger” had mischaracterized his proposal, which would have thrown out the state’s religious freedom law and replaced it with more robust protections for worship, speech and bearing arms.
Bill would protect sexual orientation, punt on gender identity
A GOP state senator has filed a bill that would provide discrimination protections for gay, lesbian and bisexual people, but bows to concerns some have about transgender rights.
Pence releases legislative agenda for education, jobs, roads
On the eve of the 2016 legislative session, the governor released a list of bills that doesn’t include proposals to expand civil rights protections to people who are gay or transgender.
LGBT rights advocacy group to host meetings statewide
Freedom Indiana will advocate for the changes when they are debated during the upcoming legislative session.