As state legislatures become more powerful and influential, are lawmakers held accountable for the decisions they make? That's the question posed by St. Louis University Associate Professor of Political Science Steven Rogers in his new book, "Accountability In State Legislatures."

Southern Indiana residents cast votes this week in municipal primary races, moving candidates ahead to the general election. Unofficial results show New Albany Democratic incumbent Mayor Jeff Gahan winning with nearly 80% of the vote, and a very close at-large race in Clarksville.

Republican Sue Finkam will run against Democrat Miles Nelson to become Carmel's next mayor in November's general election.