The revenue forecast is a big piece of the puzzle as lawmakers and the Holcomb administration prepare to write a new, two-year state budget in the upcoming 2019 legislative session.

Lawmakers will use next week's state revenue forecast to help determine if they can fulfill that budget request - and many others.

The departure comes after an Indianapolis Star story detailed complaints about the distribution of military relief dollars at the agency.

The new Toll Road lease will generate $1 billion for the state over the next two years. The money will come from increased tolls on trucks.

Hill did not appear in person Monday to request the increase from the State Budget Committee, which is gathering input before lawmakers write a new two-year budget.

The announcement includes the lawmaker who will help write the state budget for House Republicans.

Rep. Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville) says she's going to take another crack at township government reform in the 2019 legislative term.

The National Retail Federation estimates more than 150 million consumers are planning to shop Thanksgiving weekend.

Some anti-abortion advocates see new hope for a total ban on abortions in Indiana after recent changes at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Bosma and other legislative leaders cast their vision Tuesday for the 2019 legislative term.