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.

The study, done by an outside consulting firm, was provided this week to the governor, the budget committee and the legislative council.

The survey asked if the person supports or opposes the mandatory instruction of cursive writing. Out of about 3,500 teachers surveyed, 72 percent say they support it.

WFYI's Drew Daudelin sat down with Congressman André Carson to talk about gun control, healthcare and tax reform.

Three major industries - convenience stores, liquor stores and big box retailers - all have a stake in potential legislation.

One advocacy group says redistricting reform is key to increasing voter turnout, because gerrymandering results in too many landslide victories.

Republican Senator James Buck was among a number of lawmakers concerned with the program's complexity.

Some say limiting the amount of stores selling liquor cuts down on competition and drives up costs for the consumer.

Americans for Prosperity says it wants comprehensive reform that makes taxes fairer, flatter and simpler for everyone.

Proponents say recent events in the country, like terrorist attacks, prompted them to proposed the legislation.