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Greetings, and welcome to my website. I am honored to represent portions of Johnson and Morgan counties in the 47th District of the Indiana House of Representatives.
I hope you find the information on my site useful and informative. I always enjoy hearing from my constituents, so please do not hesitate contacting me.
John Young
House District 47
Indiana House of Representatives: 2016- present
Hometown: Franklin
Occupation: Attorney
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House District 47 includes portions of Johnson and Morgan counties in central Indiana. To find your House District, click here.
The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted in support of legislation establishing a new public health grant program, according to Morgan County legislators.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 4, 2021) – The Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced legislation establishing the Hoosier Hospitality Small Business Restart Grant Program, which would support Indiana's jobs and economy, according to state lawmakers representing Johnson County.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2021) – The Indiana House of Representatives voted today in support of legislation to fully fund all K-12 public school students for the 2020-21 school year, regardless of whether students attended classes in-person or virtually due to COVID-19.
Local communities recently received more than $2.2 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Morgan County lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2020) – Local communities recently received more than $4.1 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Johnson County lawmakers.
State Reps. John Young (R-Franklin) and Chris May (R-Bedford) encourage Johnson County high school seniors, along with their families, to attend upcoming workshops to learn more about financial aid options for students pursuing college.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 13, 2020) – Johnson County legislators encourage communities in Central Indiana to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2020) – Johnson County lawmakers encourage local college students and recent graduates looking to gain valuable work experience to apply online for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse.
A Morgan County project expanding fast and reliable internet to unserved homes and businesses can now move forward thanks to a $68,000 state broadband grant, according to State Reps. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) and John Young (R-Franklin).
As schools begin the new academic year, an opportunity to fulfill graduation requirements will be available to high school juniors and seniors to tutor younger students, according to Morgan County lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2020) – Johnson County lawmakers encourage veterans and Indiana companies to sign up for INvet's next-generation website that connects service members directly with Hoosier businesses.
Local farmers and agricultural producers directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, according to Morgan County lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2020) – Johnson County and local communities are eligible for more than $8.6 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to area lawmakers.
Morgan County legislators urge Hoosiers to be vigilant in protecting themselves against scams, which are surging during the public health pandemic.
Morgan County lawmakers encourage Hoosiers whose jobs were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of tuition-free training grants offered through Indiana's Next Level Jobs program.
STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2020) – Franklin recently received $200,000 in coronavirus relief to support local Hoosier businesses, according to State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin).
Morgan County recently received $250,000 in coronavirus relief to support rural businesses, according to local legislators.
Mooresville High School student Madison Carter and Tabernacle Christian School student Elizabeth Parker recently received the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) and John Young (R-Franklin).
STATEHOUSE (April 27, 2020) — Several area students pursuing a career in education recently received the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to Johnson County lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2020) – Johnson County lawmakers encourage Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 28, 2020) – Franklin resident Jasmine Noel is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2020 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2020) — State lawmakers representing Johnson County will host two public meetings on Saturday, Jan. 11, to discuss the start of the 2020 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 11, 2019) – Johnson County communities were recently awarded over $3.6 million in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to area lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 23, 2019) – Johnson County lawmakers invite local college students and recent graduates to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program, which takes place during the 2020 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
STATEHOUSE (June 13, 2019) — State lawmakers representing Johnson County will host two public meetings on Saturday, June 22, to provide a recap of the 2019 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (May 16, 2019) – Aspiring teachers from Johnson County were recently selected to receive the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland) and John Young (R-Franklin).
CAPTION: State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) (right) honors members of the Franklin Community High School show choirs with a resolution for their achievements Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the Statehouse. Several of the choirs, all led by Head Choir and Musical Theater Director Michael Hummel (third from the right), have earned championship titles over the last few years. The students showcased their talents with a performance in the House Chamber.
STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2019) — State Reps. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland) and John Young (R-Franklin) will host a public meeting on March 16, to discuss the progress of the legislative session.
RAISING AWARENESS: State Reps. John Young (R-Franklin) (left) and Woody Burton (R-Whiteland) (right) pair sneakers with their suits to draw attention to National Cancer Prevention Month Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Each year, the Indiana House of Representatives participates in the Suits and Sneakers challenge, an annual event hosted by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. According to the American Cancer Society, the death rate from cancer has dropped 19 percent in Indiana over the last 25 years. Local lawmakers encourage Hoosiers to take preventative steps like receiving regular cancer screenings to continue lowering this rate.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2018) – State Reps. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland) and John Young (R-Franklin) encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2018) – State Reps. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland) and John Yong (R-Franklin) were recently appointed to several House standing committees.
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2018) – State Reps. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland) and John Young (R-Franklin) joined fellow legislators at the Statehouse on Tuesday for the Indiana General Assembly’s Organization Day.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 20, 2018) — The William O. Canary Farm was recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for being in operation for 120 years, according to State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus) and State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin).
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2018) – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2019 legislative session, which begins in January.
In the coming weeks, many students and educators will be heading back to the classroom for a new school year. While this is an exciting time, some may have questions about the steps being taken to ensure the safety of our children and those who dedicate their lives to educating our future leaders. School safety continues to be a top priority for state lawmakers as we build on our policies and offer a variety of resources to better ensure our children learn and grow in a safe environment.
STATEHOUSE (May 2, 2018) — Students in Johnson County planning to pursue a career in education were selected to receive the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (March 23, 2018) — State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse.
STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2018) — State Reps. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland) and John Young (R-Franklin) will host a town hall meeting on March 24 to discuss the 2018 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 14, 2018) — A Mooresville High School graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2018 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 9, 2018) — State Reps. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) and John Young’s (R-Franklin) bill that would expand Morgan County’s role on the Indianapolis Airport Authority board could soon become law.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2018) — State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2018) — The House of Representatives supported State Reps. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) and John Young’s (R-Franklin) legislation that would give Morgan County a voice on the Indianapolis Airport Authority board.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 4, 2018) — Local lawmakers are encouraging students to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2018 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 1, 2017) – State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) today was named a 2017 Legislator of the Year by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his dedication to ending drunken driving in Indiana.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 25, 2017) – Applications to intern with the Indiana House Republicans during the 2018 legislative session are due Oct. 31, according to State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin).
STATEHOUSE – State Representative Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) authored House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1004, which creates the Safety P.I.N. (Protecting Indiana’s Newborns) grant program to combat infant mortality in Indiana. Recently signed into law by Governor Mike Pence, this legislation was co-authored by House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville) and State Rep. Dave Frizzell (R-Indianapolis).
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