The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has followed through with a threat to relocate its 2017 convention from Indianapolis due to concerns about the "religious freedom" law and lack of anti discrimination protections for some citizens. The church
In a news conference Hutchinson said he was sending the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) back to the Republican-controlled state legislature for a rewrite to better balance tolerance for diversity and protections of
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Facing a backlash from businesses and gay rights advocates, Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas on Wednesday called on state lawmakers to either recall or amend legislation billed as a religious freedom measure so that it mirrored a
The "religious freedom" bill in Arkansas is so divisive, it's even split Gov. Asa Hutchinson's own family: His son Seth joined the state's growing opposition to the bill and signed the petition urging him to veto it. Today, the governor said he won't
RALEIGH, N.C.—House Speaker Tim Moore, a Republican, said a recently proposed “religious freedom” bill in North Carolina is on hold while sponsors research whether it would have unintended consequences. There will be no committee hearing on the bill