Author: David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

During each legislative session, the Indiana Senate provides internship opportunities for college students, graduate students and recent college graduates. Throughout the legislative session, interns learn about Indiana’s current issues, network, . . . . Read More

Indiana is known as the “Crossroads of America,” and we do our best to make sure our transportation infrastructure lives up to the name. Quality roadways help attract new businesses, grow our economy and keep our citizens safe as they travel through . . . Read More

Over the past 20 years, schools in the United States, including in Indiana, have seen an increase in shootings and other violence. Just a few months ago, a shooting occurred at Noblesville West Middle School. . . Read More

In December of 2017, Indiana’s Department of Child Services (DCS) made news headlines across the state when the agency’s ability to adequately protect Hoosier children was called into question. To get a full understanding of the issues facing DCS, . . . Read More

In our modern digital age, it seems that any piece of information, no matter how broad or specific, can be found with a quick Google search. More and more we find ourselves turning to the internet to look up the answers to our questions, but did you . . . Read More

There is no question that one of today’s major health concerns is the issue of mental health. As our society continues to understand how mental health conditions can affect individuals, families and communities, we also recognize the importance of . . . Read More

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The Indiana General Assembly convened May 14 for a one-day special session called by the governor. During this time, my colleagues and I passed four time-sensitive bills that could not wait until the 2019 session. . . Read More

The Indiana General Assembly works diligently each year to implement policies that will help fill open jobs and encourage businesses to grow or locate in our state, and we continue to see positive results. . . Read More

During the 2017 session, the General Assembly passed a two-year budget, which included up to $7.04 billion for school funding, or about $5,956 per student, which was based on estimated enrollment numbers for the 2017-18 school year. . . Read More

One of Indiana’s biggest long-term challenges is the skills gap that exists between available jobs and available workers. For example, nearly a third of Indiana employers responded to a survey conducted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce saying they . . . Read More

The Indiana General Assembly concluded the 2018 legislative session earlier this month, passing 210 bills, 99 percent of which received bipartisan report. Among these bills are those that accomplish our legislative agenda. . . Read More

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During the first half of the legislative session, my colleagues and I researched, discussed and voted on legislation authored by members of the Senate. Now, with the 2018 session in its second half, we have started considering bills passed by the House . . . Read More

The Indiana General Assembly recently reached the half-way point, meaning the Senate and House of Representatives will begin considering legislation passed by their counterpart since session began January 3. Nearly 440 bills were authored in the Senate . . . Read More

An opioid epidemic continues to plague our state and the rest of the nation, affecting individuals, families and entire communities in the process. In 2016 alone, 488 Hoosiers died of an opioid-pain-reliever overdose, an almost 2,000-percent increase . . . Read More

The Indiana General Assembly is now in session, and I recently joined some of my fellow senators to announce the Senate Republicans’ 2018 Agenda. This year, we are working to continue to fight the drug epidemic, improve Indiana’s workforce, support . . . Read More

The Indiana General Assembly reconvenes next month for the 2018 legislative session. Between January 3 and mid-March, my colleagues and I will conduct research, listen to testimony, and author and vote on legislation that addresses issues facing our . . . Read More

Indiana has had a record year for economic development in 2017, with nearly 29,000 new jobs planned for the future. Since the year began, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation has secured 270 commitments from businesses inside and outside of . . . Read More

Indiana lawmakers recently convened at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the legislative session. Once the General Assembly officially reconvenes January 3, legislators will delve deeper into topics, authoring and passing . . . Read More