INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) – Gov. Mike Pence's administration has begun making the case for possible changes in the state's tax structure.

Department of Revenue Commissioner Mike Alley presented a summary of Pence's tax conference held earlier this year to members of a legislative tax study committee Monday. Alley talked about a slew of options for overhauling who pays for government services, including a possible expansion of what is included in the state sales tax.

Indiana tax collections have dragged over the past year or so, despite modest improvements in the economy.

The early discussion marks a new tactic for Pence, who has struggled to win his choices for tax cuts from the General Assembly in each of his first two sessions. Lawmakers return in January for a four-month session during which they will consider the state's next two-year budget.