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THANK YOU INDIANA, IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR – Straight From The Senate

November 9, 2018January 19, 2019 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

It’s hard to believe my time in public service has come to an end. Thirty years ago I was elected to my first term as a Fort Wayne city councilman, where I served for eight years, and I then spent the next 22 years as the State Senator representing ... Read more

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CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH – Straight From The Senate

October 26, 2018November 1, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

Over the past few decades, internet-connected devices have become increasingly prominent in our lives. According to Pew Research Center, 95 percent of Americans now own a cellphone, myself included. Further, many features of our homes ... Read more

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INDIANA’S ECONOMY IS THRIVING – Straight From The Senate

October 12, 2018October 16, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

Indiana leaders work hard to improve our state, and I’m proud to see our policies and laws continue to pay off. Since last year, Indiana has been ranked in the top 10 states for doing business by Chief Executive Magazine, Area Development Magazine, ... Read more

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RECRUITING MORE TEACHERS FOR INDIANA SCHOOLS

September 28, 2018September 29, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

Each year, Hoosier parents entrust their children’s education to our teachers. Given that teachers have the tremendous responsibility of helping shape our children’s futures, it is imperative that we have great teachers and continue to ... Read more

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INDIANA POLICIES SET NATIONAL STANDARD IN 5G DEPLOYMENT – Straight From The Senate

September 14, 2018September 18, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

Indiana’s tech sector is growing at a rapid rate, making it even more crucial for Hoosiers to have access to reliable high-speed internet. In recent years, the General Assembly passed legislation to pave the way for telecommunications investment ... Read more

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PAID SENATE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE – Straight From The Senate

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 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 ... Read more

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GRANTS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE – Straight From The Senate

August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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

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IMPROVING INDIANA’S SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURES – Straight From The Senate

August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

Over the past 20 years, schools in the United States, including in Indiana, have seen an increase in shootings and other violence. ... Read more

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IMPROVING INDIANA’S DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES – Straight From The Senate

July 20, 2018July 21, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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. ... Read more

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TRANSPARENCY FOSTERS GOOD GOVERNMENT, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY – Straight From The Senate

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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 ... Read more

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EXPANDING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES – Straight From The Senate

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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 ... Read more

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LEGISLATIVE STUDY TOPICS ANNOUNCED – Straight From The Senate

June 8, 2018June 10, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

Each year during the legislative session, members of the Indiana General Assembly conduct committee hearings, participate in debates and take part in discussions with constituents as we consider new laws that will address important issues ... Read more

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SPECIAL SESSION COMPLETED – Straight From The Senate

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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. This legislation will add ... Read more

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INDIANA’S ECONOMY CONTINUES TO THRIVE – Straight From The Senate

May 11, 2018May 14, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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

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KEEPING OUR PROMISE ON SCHOOL FUNDING – Straight From The Senate

April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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

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IMPROVING INDIANA’S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS – Straight From The Senate

April 13, 2018April 14, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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 ... Read more

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SENATE REPUBLICANS ACHIEVE LEGISLATIVE GOALS – Straight From The Senate

March 30, 2018March 30, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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

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ADDRESSING INDIANA OPIOID ABUSE – Straight From The Senate

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

Opioid abuse is a growing issue in our state, costing Indiana billions of dollars and destroying Hoosier lives. For example, 488 opioid pain reliever-related deaths occurred in Indiana in 2016 alone, which is a nearly 2,000-percent increase ... Read more

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THE SECOND HALF OF SESSION IS UNDERWAY – Straight From The Senate

March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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 ... Read more

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HALFTIME AT THE SENATE – Straight From The Senate

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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. ... Read more

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CONTINUING OUR FIGHT AGAINST OPIOID ABUSE – Straight From The Senate

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

An opioid epidemic continues to plague our state and the rest of the nation, affecting individuals, families and entire communities in the process. ... Read more

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SENATE REPUBLICANS ANNOUNCE 2018 AGENDA – Straight From The Senate

January 19, 2018January 19, 2018 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

The Indiana General Assembly is now in session, and I recently joined some of my fellow senators to announce the Senate Republicans’ 2018 Agenda. ... Read more

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WHAT ISSUES MATTER TO YOU? – Straight From The Senate

December 22, 2017December 23, 2017 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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 ... Read more

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29,000 NEW JOBS FOR HOOSIERS – Straight From The Senate

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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

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LEGISLATORS MEET FOR ORGANIZATION DAY – Straight From The Senate

November 24, 2017November 25, 2017 David Long - IN Dist. 16 Senator

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

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