The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is planning to offer Third House forums with local legislators again during next year’s legislative session, but with a change.

The forums allow you a chance to talk with your state representatives and senators in an informal setting and to get updates on issues coming before the state’s General Assembly.

Cindy Frey, president of the local chamber, says that the forums will be held on Mondays monthly during the session at 7:30 a.m. at Columbus City Hall. The first session is Jan. 28th with other sessions on Feb. 25th, March 25th and April 22nd — the fourth Mondays of the month.

This is a change from the weekly Third House sessions held in previous years. Frey said that having fewer sessions will allow for more substantive meetings with legislators and will better meet the needs of chamber members.

Third House sessions are free and open to the public. The events will be canceled for bad weather if Bartholomew Consolidated Schools are called off.

For more information you can go to the Chamber website at columbusareachamber.com or call  812-379-4457.