CEOs Want ‘Immediate’ Action, Pence to Speak on RFRA

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The chief executive officers of nine of the state's most influential employers have delivered a letter to Governor Mike Pence and Republican legislative leaders voicing their concern over the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The CEOs are calling for immediate action to clarify the legislation. Pence has scheduled a news conference for this morning concerning RFRA. The statement goes on to say the reassurance is necessary to help Hoosier businesses attract and retain top talent.

You can connect to a copy of the letter by clicking here.

It was signed by Angie's List Inc. CEO Bill Oesterle, Emmis Communications Corp. Chairman and CEO Jeff Smulyan, Anthem Inc. CEO Joe Swedish, Indiana University Health CEO Dan Evans, Cummins Inc. Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger, Roche Diagnostics CEO Jack Phillips, Dow AgroSciences CEO Tim Hassinger, Salesforce Marketing Cloud CEO Scott McCorkle and Eli Lilly and Co. CEO John Lechleiter.

Source: Inside INdiana Business