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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW July keeps summer hot streak alive ... Sheriff's office arrest man suspected of sexually abusing child ... Rogue Rovers founder shows company's electric farm vehicle at White House ... July keeps summer hot streak alive ... Sheriff's office arrest man suspected of sexually abusing child ... Rogue Rovers founder shows company's electric farm vehicle at White House ... Who's boycotting Indiana because of the RFRA? Here's the most up-to-date list After passing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Indiana, whose slogan is "The Crossroads of America," has a growing list of businesses and community leaders that are saying "Road Closed" to the Hoosier State. Comment By GateHouse Media MailTribune.com By GateHouse Media Posted Apr. 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM By GateHouse Media Posted Apr. 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM » Social News After passing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Indiana, whose slogan is "The Crossroads of America," has a growing list of businesses and community leaders that are saying "Road Closed" to the Hoosier State. The controversial law, which is a "license to discriminate" and a "protection of religious freedom" according to the Huffington Post , has drawn the ire of a business, civil, sports and entertainment figureheads. And that list is growing everyday Indiana's RFRA remains unchanged. More than $256.4 million will be lost or put at risk because of the potential business lost in Indiana because of the RFRAct, according to the Center for American Progress on March 31. Travel bans are in place from state and city government agencies include Washington, Connecticut, New York, Portland, Ore., San Francisco, Denver, Seattle, Indianapolis and Washington D.C., according to Mashable . USC athletic director Pat Hayden will not be attending the College Football Playoff committee meeting scheduled to take place this week in Indianapolis, according to Bustle.com . I am the proud father of a gay son. In his honor, I will not be attending the CFP committee meeting in Indy this week. #EmbraceDiversity — Pat Haden (@ADHadenUSC) March 31, 2015 The Indianapolis Star didn't pull any punches, publishing an editorial on their front page for the first time in 42 years: Then and now: The last time we dedicated our front page to an editorial was more than 42 years ago. pic.twitter.com/Zv6LiZC8hJ — IndyStar (@indystar) April 1, 2015 The band Wilco has canceled their May 7 show in Indianapolis, according to their Facebook page. The state is taking a beating on social media as well, which is probably pretty low on the list of "what Hoosiers care about most" right now: Maybe after RFRA we could be first! " @indystar : We're ranked third-worst state for happiness. http://t.co/QpmqqlPoYX pic.twitter.com/y9K2FOaUcJ " — Andrew Arthur (@andrewkarthur) March 26, 2015 By GateHouse Media MailTribune.com By GateHouse Media Posted Apr. 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501