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Allen County Councilman Set To Replace Long

By Rebecca Green • Oct 10, 2018

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A Republican caucus selected Allen County Councilman Justin Busch Tuesday night to finish out the term of state Senator President Pro Tem David Long.

Long served in the Indiana senate for 22 years, including a dozen as its leader. In February, he announced his retirement. Long is now a partner at the powerful Indianapolis-based law firm Ice Miller.

Caucus Set To Replace Retiring Sen. David Long's Seat

By Brandon Smith • Sep 25, 2018

Sen. David Long (R-Fort Wayne), alongside his wife Melissa, announced his retirement at a press conference in February. It takes effect Nov. 6. (Brandon Smith/IPB News) — Brandon Smith

The Indiana Republican Party set a date Tuesday to replace outgoing Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne).

Attorney General Curtis Hill Accused Of Groping Four Women

By Brandon Smith • Jul 3, 2018

Attorney General Curtis Hill has been accused of groping four women – three legislative staffers and one lawmaker. (Brandon Smith/IPB News) — Lauren Chapman

Attorney General Curtis Hill has been accused of groping four women – three legislative staffers and a lawmaker – at a post-session party in March.

Hill denies allegations, and in a statement, he questions the fairness of an investigation initiated by legislative leaders into the accusations.

Rod Bray Chosen To Become New Senate GOP Leader

By Brandon Smith • May 15, 2018

The Senate GOP caucus elected Sen. Rod Bray (R-Martinsville), right, to become the new Senate President Pro Tem. Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper), left, will become the new Majority Floor Leader, replacing Bray. (Brandon Smith/IPB News) — Brandon Smith

The Indiana Senate GOP caucus voted Monday to make Sen. Rod Bray (R-Martinsville) the new Senate President Pro Tem.

Bray will replace current leader Sen. David Long (R-Fort Wayne), who will retire this fall.

Bill Passed To Mandate Sexual Harassment Training For Lawmakers

By Brandon Smith • Mar 7, 2018

Indiana state lawmakers will have to take sexual harassment training under legislation approved by the Senate Tuesday. The measure mandates an hour of harassment training each year.

Senate Minority Leader Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) notes such training is already required for legislative staff.

“And so it’s time that we take the next step and have one for the members themselves,” Lanane says.

GOP Leaders Halt Gun Bills To Avoid Statehouse Debate

By Brandon Smith • Mar 2, 2018

Republican leaders say they halted gun bills in each chamber Thursday to avoid debate on several gun regulation proposals.

Lawmakers say they plan to revive some of the language in those bills before the session ends.

Senate GOP Leader Expresses Doubts About Gun License Bill

By Brandon Smith • Feb 26, 2018

Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) says he has doubts about a measure to eliminate background checks at all gun purchases for some Indiana gun license holders.

His comments come amid renewed debate over gun regulations in the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting.

Senate GOP Leader Long Announces Retirement

By Brandon Smith • Feb 13, 2018

Senate President Pro Tem David Long announced Tuesday he will retire after 22 years in the chamber.

Standing beside his wife Melissa, who recently retired herself, Long (R-Fort Wayne) said he’s stepping down in November “for the right reasons.”

“I’ve seen a lot of things accomplished that I hoped to see done," Long says. "I feel like the Senate’s in good hands with this new generation.”

Long points to Right to Work, school vouchers, property tax caps, and tax cuts as notable accomplishments.

Senate GOP Wants New Redistricting Study Committee

By Brandon Smith • Feb 8, 2018

Indiana Senate Republicans approved a resolution this week to study redistricting issues. That comes less than two years after a special two-year study commission that already explored the topic.

Lawmakers Advance Workforce Bills As Session's First Half Ends

By Brandon Smith • Feb 7, 2018

House and Senate lawmakers waited until the final day of the session’s halfway point to advance their top priority for 2018: workforce development measures.

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