Both groups of lawmakers say they will prioritize boosting pay for Indiana teachers during the 2019 legislative session.

One theme was consistent throughout - the need to fight against voter suppression and Republican supermajorities.

The town halls will start June 17 in Indianapolis and wrap up Aug. 19 in Gary, with intermediate stops in Terre Haute, Evansville, South Bend, Fort Wayne and Lafayette.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus' agenda for the 2017 session is nearly as much about bills they want to halt as measures they hope to pass.