Council President Vop Osili said in a statement sent shortly before the meeting that the proposal is only a template, meant to start a conversation in the legislature.

Vice President Mike Pence was in Indianapolis Friday at a discussion on America First Policies event.

The General Assembly's action paves the way for the Vigo County Council to pass a local food and beverage tax. And, it could face some pushback from residents.

Indiana lawmakers will consider a number of controversial issues in study committees this year - including hate crimes and the Department of Child Services.

Lawmakers approved two substantial tax measures during Monday's one-day special session.

The Indiana Senate GOP caucus voted Monday to make Martinsville Sen. Rod Bray the new Senate President Pro Tem.

The new money is possible through legislation approved during Monday's one-day special session of the General Assembly.

The school takeover bill is largely about intensifying state takeover of the distressed Gary and Muncie schools. But it also creates new "fiscal indicators" for every school system.

Haspel has been sharply criticized for her role in the Bush administration's enhanced interrogation program - considered by many to be torture.

The testimony was solely about a Gary-Muncie school takeover bill, the most controversial measure lawmakers will hear next week.