Motorists in Indiana are now paying about 56 cents per gallon in state taxes on gasoline — the highest-ever level shown in state records — and it will increase next month based on rising fuel prices.

The events, organized by the state Democratic Party, invite Hoosiers to ask questions of the candidates ahead of this fall’s elections.

Republican supermajorities control both chambers of Indianas General Assembly. But that doesnt mean they agree on everything.

House Republicans pushed for significant tax cuts for months. Senate Republicans were less enthusiastic, pushing back on major reductions up until the very end of session.

Republican Sen. Erin Houchin of Salem announced Thursday, a day after Hollingsworth said he would not seek reelection, that she would seek the GOP nomination for the 9th District seat.

Republican Rep. Trey Hollingsworth announced Wednesday that he wouldn’t seek reelection to the southern Indiana congressional seat that he first won in 2016.

Indiana has recently experienced unprecedented revenue levels. And that has some Republicans exploring ways to send money back to Hoosiers via tax cuts.

The Indiana General Assembly has two new members, one a Republican and one a Democrat. Private political caucuses chose people Thursday night to fill the terms of two lawmakers no longer in the legislature.

Rep. Steve Davisson was first elected in 2010. A pharmacist, he served as vice chair on the House Public Health Committee. He had been forced to miss much of the last part of session this year while dealing with cancer.

The proposed Indiana House district map draws six districts that include two current Republican lawmakers.