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

Indiana is known as the “Crossroads of America,” and we do our best to make sure our transportation infrastructure lives

Over the past 20 years, schools in the United States, including in Indiana, have seen an increase in shootings and

In December of 2017, Indiana’s Department of Child Services (DCS) made news headlines across the state when the agency’s ability

In our modern digital age, it seems that any piece of information, no matter how broad or specific, can be

There is no question that one of today’s major health concerns is the issue of mental health. As our society

Each year during the legislative session, members of the Indiana General Assembly conduct committee hearings, participate in debates and take

The Indiana General Assembly convened May 14 for a one-day special session called by the governor. During this time, my

The Indiana General Assembly works diligently each year to implement policies that will help fill open jobs and encourage businesses

During the 2017 session, the General Assembly passed a two-year budget, which included up to $7.04 billion for school funding,

One of Indiana’s biggest long-term challenges is the skills gap that exists between available jobs and available workers. For example,

The Indiana General Assembly concluded the 2018 legislative session earlier this month, passing 210 bills, 99 percent of which received

Opioid abuse is a growing issue in our state, costing Indiana billions of dollars and destroying Hoosier lives. For example,

During the first half of the legislative session, my colleagues and I researched, discussed and voted on legislation authored by

The Indiana General Assembly recently reached the half-way point, meaning the Senate and House of Representatives will begin considering legislation

An opioid epidemic continues to plague our state and the rest of the nation, affecting individuals, families and entire communities

The Indiana General Assembly is now in session, and I recently joined some of my fellow senators to announce the

The Indiana General Assembly reconvenes next month for the 2018 legislative session. Between January 3 and mid-March, my colleagues and

Indiana has had a record year for economic development in 2017, with nearly 29,000 new jobs planned for the future.

Indiana lawmakers recently convened at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the legislative session. Once the

Each year, Americans set aside one day in November to honor the men and women who have served in our

Over the past decade, Indiana lawmakers have worked diligently to simplify and reform our tax system, and based on the

During the 2017 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed a critical 20-year, $20-billion road-funding plan — House Enrolled Act

Every year, the Indiana Senate offers college students, recent graduates and graduate students a career-boosting opportunity – the chance to

Education is always a top priority for the Indiana General Assembly, with more than half of the state’s General Fund