March 26, 201511 yr NDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday signed into law a religious objections bill that some convention organizers and business leaders have opposed amid concern it could allow discrimination against gay people. Indiana is the first state to enact such a change this year among about a dozen where such proposals have been introduced. The measure would prohibit state and local laws that “substantially burden” the ability of people — including businesses and associations — to follow their religious beliefs. Pence said in a statement Thursday that the bill ensures “religious liberty is fully protected under Indiana law.” “The Constitution of the United States and the Indiana Constitution both provide strong recognition of the freedom of religion, but today, many people of faith feel their religious liberty is under attack by government action,” he said. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signs religious objections bill | Chicago
March 26, 201511 yr It will be interesting to see what financial ramifications there are as a result of this new law.
March 26, 201511 yr This will not be good for business, especially in Indy where both the NCAA and NFL like to hold events, as well as, many other big businesses. It is a mindset that leads to a perception of hate and lack of valuing others. Maybe (big maybe) that isn't the purpose, but it is a perception many will have.
March 27, 201511 yr GenCon says it will have to move its convention that is worth $50M to Indiana. GenCon is moving it's convention out of Indiana. SalesForce is stopping travel to Indiana. This has huge ripple factor potential for industries such as Travel and Tourism. It may also somewhat mitigate the gains Indiana made in attracting new business when the enacted Right to Work. This may be an unintended consequence. I gather, though, that those in the Legislature feel this initial backlash will all blow over. Edited March 27, 201511 yr by rockmom
March 27, 201511 yr I'll add too, that GenCon was contracted annually through 2020. The ~55M economic impact figure is a one year number. They likely won't leave this year. It would take herculean efforts to pull that off. But it most likely could be done of they were flexible on dates and locations. It will move to a gaming state, so Kentucky is out of the running, unless GenCon is just that bent on getting out and all the parts matched up. If it's important to keep the central US destination, I could see IL or OH benefitting if all the details could work out in such short time.
March 27, 201511 yr NCAA not happy. My guess is Indy does not get the F 4 again. Heck, the NFL may not come back.
March 27, 201511 yr NCAA not happy. My guess is Indy does not get the F 4 again. Heck, the NFL may not come back. How set is the NCAA in being headquartered in Indy?
March 27, 201511 yr How set is the NCAA in being headquartered in Indy? They said they will have to consider moving HQ.
March 27, 201511 yr They said they will have to consider moving HQ. There you go Louisville! Send a few semi's up there and the move will take no time.
March 27, 201511 yr There you go Louisville! Send a few semi's up there and the move will take no time. Take a lesson from the Colts.
March 28, 201511 yr There you go Louisville! Send a few semi's up there and the move will take no time. KY and 19 other states have similar laws. 13 other states are considering it. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/03/27/19-states-that-have-religious-freedom-laws-like-indianas-that-no-one-is-boycotting/
March 28, 201511 yr That's the part that I don't understand. Why is this such a big deal when 20 out of 50 states already have this in place--including Kentucky? Illinois too, and Chicago has not shut down?
March 28, 201511 yr That's the part that I don't understand. Why is this such a big deal when 20 out of 50 states already have this in place--including Kentucky? Illinois too' date=' and Chicago has not shut down?[/quote'] Because most, including me , never knew.
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