FROM THE DESK OF SENATOR LONG
Today is July 1st, and I was greeted with the fascinating news that Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has decided to
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Today is July 1st, and I was greeted with the fascinating news that Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has decided to
Read MoreDuring the next few days you’re going to hear quite a bit of discussion in our community about an important
Read MoreYou may have noticed on your recent trip on the Rivergreenway that the Fort Wayne Police Department has begun bike
Read MoreWAYNE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE’S OFFICE PAYEE PROGRAMA role model program for compassionate guidance A message from the Trustee… Bringing
Read MoreAs I’ve written previously, I totally disagree with the decision of the Fort Wayne Plan Commission to give its blessing
Read MoreSummer is here, and we’re excited about all of the positive developments occurring in our city. We’re making great progress
Read MorePrior to serving as Trustee in 1999, I conversed with many individuals regarding their thoughts of what was lacking or
Read MoreMany feel daylight-saving time and the expansion of the Indiana Convention Center and new stadium dominated the 2005 legislative session,
Read MoreGreat Turnout Expected for Crimes Against the Elderly Program The Wayne Township Trustee’s Office has always tried to be
Read MoreThe Indiana General Assembly has passed a balanced two-year state budget that holds the line on spending, eliminates the structural
Read MoreIt was great to hear the recent preliminary news from the Department of Defense that the Air National Guard unit
Read MoreI am pleased that $1.6 million in tax refunds were received by working families as part of the City’s Money
Read MoreI’ve received calls recently regarding water line upgrades in the Indian Village area. A $1 million plus project was started
Read MoreThe recent passage of a two-year state budget by the Indiana General Assembly includes several measures that will help Fort
Read MorePaul Clarke’s Living Legacy Greatly Benefits Area Youth For the past six years the Paul Clarke Foundation has been
Read MoreAt the time of this writing, there is one week to go in the 2005 Legislative Session, and several key
Read MoreRecently there’s been some great news for the entire south side of Fort Wayne. Walmart has announced that they will
Read MoreMore exciting investments continue to be made in our city. Wal-Mart has announced plans to build a new 200,000 square-foot
Read MoreGetting Job Experience without the Job First! The social service agency network in our area provides the necessary assistance
Read MoreI’ve always felt that taxing property is one of the most unfair forms of taxation. Property taxes often hit those
Read MoreThe City will invest $46 million in road, water, storm-water, and sewer improvements in 2005. We continue our commitment to
Read MoreHeartwarming Memories Conquer the Cold The 9th Annual “Great Easter Egg Hunt” was held on Saturday, March 26, 2005
Read MoreThe Senate budget plan – an amendment to House Bill 1001 – controls state spending while boosting the funding for
Read MoreWe continue to strive to be the safest city of our size in the country. That’s why last year I
Read MoreA measure, authored by State Senator David Long (R- Fort Wayne), to enable government and quasi-governmental entities to enter into
Read MoreAdvocates for those in need showing their “agricultural side” Five years ago, the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office sensed the
Read MoreSince I’ve represented the Waynedale/Indian Village area I’ve received many calls and e-mails regarding flooding and storm water problems. I’ve
Read MoreFor several years we’ve had what was basically an unforceable truck ordinance in Fort Wayne. Finally there was general agreement
Read MoreThe new Green City Initiative will help make Fort Wayne more environmentally friendly. The initiative includes purchasing hybrid vehicles, repaving
Read MoreThe Internal Revenue Service is looking to give $4 million dollars in unclaimed refunds to local citizens. Are you one
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