He was the Democratic leader of the state senate from 1996 to 2008, but he stepped down to explore a run for Governor of Indiana. From 2008 to 2014 Young served as the Minority Leader Pro Tempore. Young is also a co-founder and member of the Rural Caucus. Young served as the Ranking Democrat on the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Local Government committees.
From given text, Please jot down some points about Richard D. Young
1. From 1996 to 2008, Richard D. Young served as the Democratic leader of the state senate, but he resigned to consider running for governor of Indiana.
2. Young served as the Minority Leader Pro Tempore from 2008 until 2014.
3. Young joined the Rural Caucus as a member and co-founder.
4. Young served as the top Democrat on the committees for local government and agriculture and natural resources.