The recommendations come amid protests across the state about racial justice and police brutality.

Local civil rights groups are responding to two police shootings in under eight hours in Indianapolis and demanding a fair investigation. City leaders say they agree.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus wants the state to push forward measures that will improve prescription drug costs, childrens health and jail overcrowding.

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.