There's no single issue that's expected to dominate the session, but a number of contentious topics have already come up.

Republican Brandt Hershman (R-Buck Creek) will resign just before the 2018 legislative session gets underway.

Brooks is chair of the House Committee on Ethics. WFYI's Drew Daudelin met with Brooks to ask her about the recent string of sexual harassment allegations in Washington.

The proposal would have recommended allowing cold beer sales in more businesses, like convenience stores.

Goodin revealed no details about his political strategy for the 2018 legislative session. But he did indicate a desire to fight gerrymandering.

The six men chosen were convicted of crimes like theft, attempted fraud, and battery. But they have since become pastors, barbers and motivational speakers.

The mayors lauded Lugar for his lifelong passion for Indianapolis, and for ushering the city into the modern era.

The industries are also opposing the legalization of cold beer sales in convenience stores.

Pence says the administration wants to lower taxes on working families, small businesses and family farms.

The council lacks the ability to change redistricting laws, so the vote has no legal binding. But it works to show state legislators its intent to stop partisan gerrymandering.