From IndyStar.com:

There will be cheers and back-slapping today as Republicans officially take control of the Indiana House and Senate.

But the partying can’t last long, as lawmakers face a daunting list of challenges, including putting together a new state budget.

The Senate, where Republicans now hold a supermajority of 37-13, will come in at 1 p.m. for the one-day organizational meeting. The House, where Republicans now have a 60-40 advantage over the Democrats, will arrive at 1:30 p.m.

Topping today’s agenda will be swearing in those who won in the Nov. 2 election, including Republican Wendy McNamara, who is clinging to an eight-vote margin over Democrat Bob Deig in a race that appears destined for a recount. And Brian Bosma, an Indianapolis Republican, will officially be elected speaker of the House, taking over from B. Patrick Bauer, D-South Bend.

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