Ed Soliday

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2025) – Porter County native Cameron Andrews is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2025 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $6.9 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Porter County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced State Rep. Ed Soliday's (R-Valparaiso) legislation to streamline the entry process of new energy sources and keep our power grid reliable, a priority for the Indiana House Republicans.

PHOTO CAPTION: Gov. Eric Holcomb (left) presents State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) (right) with the Sagamore of the Wabash for his service to the state on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in the governor's office at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. During his nearly 20 years as state representative, Soliday has chaired the House Roads and Transportation Committee and since 2020 chaired the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. Dating back to the 1940s, the Sagamore of the Wabash award was created by former Gov. Ralph Gates. It is the highest honor the governor can bestow and is presented to distinguished Hoosiers who have made significant contributions to the state of Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Porter County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was recently reappointed to serve as chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – Valparaiso will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of over $220,000 in recently released state funding, according to State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 13, 2024) – Porter County schools recently received more than $603,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to Porter County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 7, 2024) – Porter County lawmakers encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (July 11, 2024) – Porter County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions.

STATEHOUSE (June 1, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.

STATEHOUSE (June 4, 2024) – The Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department recently received new personal protective equipment thanks to a $10 million statewide investment supported by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

STATEHOUSE (May 17, 2024) – Local lawmakers encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from local legislators on the recent opening of the new expansion and renovation to the historic South Shore Line, connecting Northwest Indiana to Chicago. The two-year, $650 million project added a second track line between Michigan City and Gary, significantly reducing travel times, and constructed new platforms while improving safety and functionality at existing stations. The project funding came from federal, state and local funds and expanded 26 miles of track in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties to service 53 trains to and from Chicago.

STATEHOUSE (April 24, 2024) – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

STATEHOUSE (April 24, 2024) – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Porter County legislators.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from local legislators on the recent announcement of $45 million from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI 2.0, awarded to Northwest Indiana. The Indiana General Assembly supported the funding in the state's two-year budget during the 2023 legislative session. Indiana's $500 million total investment in this round of funding is expected to yield nearly $11 billion in overall investments from public and private sources to increase the vibrancy and prosperity of Hoosier communities.

STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2024) – Porter County and Valparaiso can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (March 19, 2024) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) recently welcomed local students from Valparaiso to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (March 13, 2024) – Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed into law a bill sponsored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) to help accelerate the replacement of lead drinking water lines for thousands of Indiana property owners.  

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 1, 2024) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award to Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy for his service and contributions to the community.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2024) – Legislation providing a 13th check to retired public employees is now one step closer to becoming law after the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved it Monday, according to State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 4, 2024) – Porter County lawmakers invite Hoosier students to sign up and experience a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session. 

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 2, 2024) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) invites local students to spend a day at the Indiana Statehouse serving as a House page during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2023) – With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, Porter County legislators released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 8, 2023) – Significant state funding is in route to Porter County communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to area legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 18, 2023) – Several Porter County schools recently received more than $748,000 through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 4, 2023) – Porter County legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 3, 2023) – Northwest Indiana legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 3, 2023) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) encourages Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 18, 2023) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers encourage local high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state's newly launched Career Scholarship Account program.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 15, 2023) – Porter County lawmakers encourage local high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state's newly launched Career Scholarship Account program.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 15, 2023) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) encourages local high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state's newly launched Career Scholarship Account program.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 8, 2023) – Porter County lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 1, 2023) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 5, 2023) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) is seeking interns to join him at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2023) – Northwest Indiana legislators recently received interim study committee appointments and will take a deep dive into issues facing Hoosiers as they prepare for the next legislative session in January.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law supported by State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

Gov. Eric Holcomb recently ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) creating a statewide energy policy for Indiana.

State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) recently welcomed Porter County students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session.

Local communities are set to receive over $12.9 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to Lake, LaPorte and Porter County legislators.

Local communities are set to receive over $4.5 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

STATEHOUSE (March 29, 2023) – State Rep. Ed Soliday's (R-Valparaiso) legislation supporting a diverse and robust state energy plan that ensures reliability and affordability for Hoosier ratepayers is headed to the governor where it could soon be signed into law.

The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation supported by Northwest Indiana lawmakers that would expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2022) – More than $10.3 million is headed to local communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 19, 2022) – A years-long effort to develop a long-term energy plan for Indiana culminated today at the Statehouse as the 21^st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force released its findings and recommendations.

State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signing House Enrolled Act 1209, which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, into law at the BP Whiting Refinery. Soliday's legislation creates a framework to encourage carbon capture projects with appropriate permitting and other considerations for the environment and property rights:

STATEHOUSE (April 19, 2022) – Local communities will receive more than $8.4 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (March 23, 2022) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2022) – Valparaiso High School graduate Lucas White is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2022 legislative session. 

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2021) – Northwest Indiana counties and communities will receive more than $12 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to local lawmakers.  

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2021) – Northwest Indiana legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees.

STATEHOUSE (April 29, 2021) – Indiana recently awarded more than $8.8 million in state matching grants to local communities for road and bridge improvements, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2021) – Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed State Rep. Ed Soliday's (R-Valparaiso) legislation into law ensuring Indiana residents and businesses receive reliable electric service.

STATEHOUSE (April 12, 2021) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) prioritizing broadband access for students, schools and rural clinics could soon be law.

STATEHOUSE (March 12, 2021) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) at the Statehouse recently honored Chesterton native Kayla Harris with a House resolution for being named an Indianapolis NBA Rising Star All-Star. 

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2021) – The Indiana House of Representatives yesterday advanced State Rep. Ed Soliday's (R-Valparaiso) legislation that would prioritize access to broadband internet for schools, students and rural clinics.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2021) – The House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee voted today in support of State Rep. Ed Soliday's (R-Valparaiso) legislative proposal reestablishing the 21st Century Energy Task Force following its expiration in December of last year.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2020) – Years-long research on the state's long-term energy plan culminated Nov. 19 at the Statehouse as the 21^st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force, co-chaired by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford), released its findings and recommendations.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 9, 2020) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) encourages communities in Northwest Indiana to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2020) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) encourages local residents to register to vote or check their registration status before the Oct. 5 deadline using the state's online voter portal at IndianaVoters.com.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 24, 2020) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) encourages 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 in Indianapolis.

STATEHOUSE (June 16, 2020) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) encourages Hoosiers who may be struggling to make ends meet and needing food assistance to turn to the state's recently launched Operation Food program for help.  

State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) encourages 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.

Porter County and local communities are eligible for more than $8.7 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state's new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment, according to State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) encourage all Hoosiers to respond to the 2020 Census, which is a count of the nation's population.

With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, northwest Indiana legislators said there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home.

Communities in Lake and Porter counties were recently awarded more than $12.6 million in state matching grants to bolster road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) during the 2020 legislative session welcomed Valparaiso High School students Isabel Blaney and Ruthie Marfoe to the Statehouse where they served as pages.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 23, 2019) – The 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force on Monday will meet to discuss the current state of Indiana’s energy policies, according to State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 9, 2019) – Northwest Indiana 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.

PHOTO CAPTION: Gov. Eric Holcomb (seated, center) signs into law legislation authored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) (seated, left) incentivizing data centers to locate in Indiana Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Soliday said these technology companies invest millions of dollars in local communities and offer high-paying jobs.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2017) – “We are now six weeks into session, and we are finally hearing from the House Democrats on how to address our shared concerns for the future of Indiana’s roads. Their plan would raise taxes, result in cuts to education and jeopardize our state’s AAA credit rating. In the last month alone, we have heard of many jobs and business investments coming to Indiana in direct response to our state’s top-ranked business climate and pro-growth policies. Raising taxes on Hoosier employers is the wrong move and would be a major employment setback for the average worker. The House Republicans have put forth a data-driven and sustainable long-term plan, that reforms the way we pay for our roads and doesn’t harm our state’s fiscal health or business climate,” said Bosma.

“The House Democrat’s proposed plan is missing responsible, sustainable, long-term funding. They do not fully understand our current and future infrastructure needs and they have a plan that is lacking in data to back up their proposal. The door is always open for a bipartisan solution, but we refuse to kick the can down the road. Our plan is backed by years of study, producing a data-driven, lasting solution to Indiana’s infrastructure needs that does not create debt for future generations,” said Soliday.

Note to the press: Please include the following statement from House Roads and Transportation Committee Chairman State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) in your coverage of State Senator Brandt Hershman’s infrastructure proposal:

Note to the press: Please include the following statement from House Roads and Transportation Committee Chairman State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) in your coverage of Democratic Leader Scott Pelath’s infrastructure proposal:

Note to the press: Please include the following statement from House Roads and Transportation Committee Chairman State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) in your coverage of Governor Mike Pence’s infrastructure proposal:

STATEHOUSE- State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) congratulates the Kuehl family for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The awards were presented by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann in the Farm Bureau Building at the Indiana State Fair.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) authored House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1398, co-authored by State Representative Hal Slager (R-Schererville), which will continue funding to the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA). HEA 1398 was ceremoniously signed into law by Governor Mike Pence.

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) congratulates Lilly O’Shae from Saint Paul Catholic School in Valparaiso for winning the 7th grade category of the Hoosier Heroines Essay Contest.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Hal Slager (R-Schererville) authored House Bill (HB) 1618 which would provide state matching grants to the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) for certain projects. Co-authored by State Representative Ed Soliday (R- Valparaiso), HB 1618 passed unanimously out of the Roads and Transportation Committee and was referred to the Ways and Means Committee for further consideration and debate. 

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), fellow legislators and staff wore sneakers at the Statehouse Thursday in support of the “Suits and Sneakers” challenge to raise awareness of the fight against cancer. 

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) authored legislation that would allow a student to transfer to a school a corporation outside of their district under special circumstances. The bill passed unanimously out of the Indiana House of Representatives on Monday. 

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) is encouraging Hoosier students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a full day of legislative activity.

STATEHOUSE- House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced standing committee assignments today for the 119th General Assembly.  Standing committee assignments are made biennially after each election.

STATEHOUSE – House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced that Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) will be serving in a leadership capacity for the Indiana House Republican Caucus as an Assistant Majority Floor Leader.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) joined House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), fellow legislators, staff and other state office holders in donating bedding, towels and other supplies to the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), along with Indiana House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) and other members of the House Republican Caucus, unveiled the 2015 House Republican Legislative Agenda. They outlined their plan to increase accountability for all Hoosiers while strengthening Indiana in four major categories: Budget, Education, Ethics and Public Safety.

STATEHOUSE – Legislation strengthening Indiana’s transportation system was signed into law by the governor. House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1002, co-authored by the Chairman of the House Committee on Roads and Transportation, Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), was part of the House Republicans’ 2014 Legislative Agenda. Chairman Soliday joined Indiana House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) for the ceremonial signing today at the Indiana Department and Transportation (INDOT) Traffic Management Center in Indianapolis.

STATEHOUSE – At the start of the 2014 session, House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), joined by other House Republicans, unveiled the Working on Progress legislative agenda. One of these priority bills, House Bill (HB) 1002, was a joint effort between State Representatives Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and Chairman of Ways and Means Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) to connect crossroads to communities by improving Indiana’s transportation system. HB 1002 was approved on final passage with a vote of 95 to 4 in the Indiana House today.

STATEHOUSE – Today, the General Assembly honored Morgan Township Elementary, a National Blue Ribbon Schools Award recipient, for the school’s academic excellence and outstanding student achievement. The resolution, sponsored by State Representatives Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and authored by Senator Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso), was presented to East Porter Schools Superintendent Rod Gardin and Morgan Township Elementary School Principal Michelle Friesen-Carper during ceremonies held in both the House and Senate chambers.

STATEHOUSE – Today, a priority bill to improve Indiana’s transportation system passed out of the House with overwhelming bipartisan support and will now go to the Senate for further discussion. House Bill (HB) 1002, a joint effort between State Representatives Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville), authorizes the Budget Agency to transfer funds, already approved in the biennial budget, to the State Highway Fund to address Indiana’s current infrastructure needs.

STATEHOUSE – A bill creating a two-year study to consider road funding alternatives passed out of the House today with overwhelming bipartisan support and will now go to the Senate for further consideration and debate. State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), coordinating with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), authored House Bill (HB) 1104 to address the state’s infrastructure needs by studying various mechanisms to sustain and improve Indiana’s transportation system.

STATEHOUSE – The Indiana Farm Bureau (IFB) presented State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) with the Legislator of the Year Award during a ceremony held in Indianapolis. IFB President Don Villwock awarded Rep. Soliday for his outstanding legislative leadership as well as his efforts to improve Indiana’s transportation system by working to increase road funding for local governments.

STATEHOUSE – The Indiana Farm Bureau (IFB) presented State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) with the Legislator of the Year Award during a ceremony held in Indianapolis. IFB President Don Villwock awarded Rep. Soliday for his outstanding legislative leadership as well as his efforts to improve Indiana’s transportation system by working to increase road funding for local governments.

STATEHOUSE – Recently, Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) was joined by fellow House Republicans for the unveiling of their 2014 Legislative Agenda. Titled “Indiana: Working on Progress”, the agenda focused on five key concepts to make Indiana a stronger state. Roads and Transportation Committee Chairman Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and Ways and Means Chairman Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) were instrumental in one of those concepts by working on legislation to increase road project funding in order to connect crossroads to communities.

STATEHOUSE – Recently, the Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) presented State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) with the Special Meritorious Service by an Elected Official Award. During the Indiana MPO’s annual conference in Terre Haute, Rep. Soliday received the award for his efforts to improve the condition of Indiana’s transportation infrastructure over the last two years.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), along with other elected officials, had the privilege of recently presenting Indiana Beverage CEO Bruce Leetz with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award on behalf of Governor Mike Pence. The Sagamore is the highest honor that the governor can bestow and is only presented to distinguished Hoosiers who have made incredible contributions to the state. This month celebrates Leetz’s 50th year in business, creating countless jobs in Northwest Indiana.

STATEHOUSE – House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) appointed State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) to serve as the Chairman of the Joint Study Committee on Transportation Infrastructure Assessment and Solutions. He will also serve as a member of the Regulatory Flexibility Committee, Special Group Recognition License Plate Committee, Counter Terrorism and Security Council and Public Highway Private Enterprise Review Board.

STATEHOUSE - Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), announced the end of session, or Sine Die on Saturday morning, closing out a year of priorities achieved. The House Republican agenda, which was released in October, centered on making Indiana a stronger state for future generations by focusing on fiscal integrity, enhanced education opportunities, job growth and increasing transportation funding that will benefit every Hoosier.

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was recently appointed to the Council of State Government’s (CSGs) Transportation Public Policy Committee. The committee provides a forum for multi-state leaders to address state and national transportation and infrastructure concerns.

STATEHOUSE — The Indiana House of Representatives took time this week to honor their legislative interns for their hard work, dedication and service to the General Assembly.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) is honored to accept Governor Mike Pence’s recent appointment to the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC). Rep. Soliday joins the group of elected representatives from Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties whose mission is to address regional issues regarding economic development, transportation and environmental policy.

STATEHOUSE – Legislation to protect Hoosier taxpayers passed unanimously out of the Senate on Tuesday. Authored by State Representatives Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), House Bill (HB) 1077 will now go to the governor’s desk and wait for his signature.

STATEHOUSE – Legislation making changes to Indiana’s specialty plate system unanimously passed the Senate yesterday, but a compromise on the legislation will be needed to reach the governor’s desk. House Bill (HB) 1279, authored by State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), with Senate sponsors Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) and Tom Wyss (R-Fort Wayne), will now go to conference committee, comprised of members from both chambers, for further consideration.

STATEHOUSE – House Bill (HB) 1279, authored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and co-authored by State Reps. Jud McMillin (R-Brookville), Ed Clere (R-New Albany) Ed Delaney (D-Indianapolis) and Steven Stemler (D-Jeffersonville) passed through the House yesterday with a 92 to 6 vote. The bill will now go to the Senate for further consideration.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) joined House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis), legislators, staff and other state office holders in donating sporting equipment and other items to Special Olympics of Indiana today at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) is encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a full day of legislative activity.

STATEHOUSE – Hoosier leaders are drafting legislation to correct a recently discovered loophole by the Porter County Council. House Representatives Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and Chuck Moseley (D-Portage) alongside State Senators Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) and Karen Tallian (D-Portage) are together drafting legislation to clarify the meaning of the statute, ensuring the system of checks and balances is positioned firmly between the Porter County Commissioners and County Council.

STATEHOUSE – House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced that Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) will be serving in two leadership capacities for the Indiana House Republican Caucus. In addition to being the Assistant Majority Whip, Rep. Soliday will also be the Chairman of the Roads and Transportation Committee.

STATEHOUSE – Indiana Legislators were sworn in today, Organization Day, which marks the first meeting for the 118th General Assembly. All 100 members of the House, including 19 new Republicans, were sworn in by Chief Justice Brent Dickson.

STATEHOUSE – Indiana Legislators were sworn in today, Organization Day, which marks the first meeting for the 118th General Assembly. All 100 members of the House, including 19 new Republicans, were sworn in by Chief Justice Brent Dickson.

STATEHOUSE- Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), joined by a dozen of his House Republican colleagues, announced the House Republican Agenda today which focuses on making Indiana a stronger state for future generations. State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) is pleased to support this announcement.

STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) congratulates Northview Elementary School for being recognized as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School.

STATEHOUSE – The annual Legislative Vote Analysis completed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce ranked Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) as having one of the strongest pro-jobs voting records for the 2012 session.

STATEHOUSE—A bill authored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) to solve the problem of flooding on the Little Calumet River passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 84-10. House Bill (HB) 1264 now moves to the Senate for their consideration.

STATEHOUSE - The Joint Study Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Assessment and Solutions, chaired by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), met on Tuesday to hear testimony from multiple organizations in Indiana about their suggestions for current and future needs regarding transportation and infrastructure in Indiana.

STATEHOUSE - State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) congratulates Kankakee Valley High School for having one of the most outstanding graduation rate increases in Indiana.

STATEHOUSE - "We have successfully reached many of our goals this session and have fulfilled our promises to Hoosiers. One of our top priorities was to adopt a balanced state budget without raising taxes and we were able to do so while also keeping almost 5 percent in reserves, which is considered to be a best business practice.

STATEHOUSE - State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) is applauding a joint announcement made Friday morning by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, Speaker of the House Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) and Senate President Pro Tempore David Long (R-Fort Wayne) that, due to an increase in state revenues, funding for K-12 education in Indiana will be increased by $150 million in the upcoming state budget as well an extension of full-day kindergarten across the state.

STATEHOUSE - Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law House Bill 1371 that was authored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso). The bill will establish a joint study committee on transportation and infrastructure assessment and solutions.

STATEHOUSE - State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) is encouraging students ages 13-18 to sign up for the Indiana House Page Program. The program allows students to view and participate in the day-to-day activities of the General Assembly and the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE-Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) has been named to two interim study committees that will make policy recommendations to the Indiana General Assembly when it reconvenes in January. Rep. Soliday has been assigned to the Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs and the Regulatory Flexibility Committee.
The Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs is charged with studying: state contracting with disabled veterans.

STATEHOUSE-Statement from Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) regarding Governor Daniels' signing of Senate Enrolled Act 382 into law:

STATEHOUSE-Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) today voted in support of two measures that will deliver much needed flexibility to school corporations. This session, lawmakers sought to reach agreement on how to alleviate the affects of the much-publicized budget cuts required by the administration as a result of state revenue shortfalls.

STATEHOUSE-Please include the following statement from Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) in your coverage of Governor Daniels' State of the State address:

STATEHOUSE- Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) released the following statement today in response to the passage of HJR1, the constitutional amendment to permanently cap homeowner's property taxes. The measure passed the House by a vote of 75 to 23.

(STATEHOUSE) - Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) offered the following statement about House Bill 1001, the budget bill:

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2009) - Jasper and Lake counties are among the 13 counties for which federal assistance has been requested because of recent storm damage, according to Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).

House Republicans today challenged every House Democrat to call on Speaker Pat Bauer to allow a vote on permanent tax caps this session.

(STATEHOUSE) March 24, 2009 - Gov. Mitch Daniels has announced that Indiana will become "the world's clean-coal leader" after signing a bill co-sponsored by Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso). The bill, signed today, allows synthetic natural gas (SNG), made from coal, to be sent to Hoosier homes. The bill's author was Sen. Brandt Hershman.

STATEHOUSE (March 19, 2009) - Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) would like to make Hoosiers aware that the Indiana Department of Workforce Development today announced that those who have exhausted their state and federal unemployment benefits, may be eligible for an additional 13 weeks of unemployment assistance.
Those eligible will be notified by mail beginning this week and will be able to check their benefit end date on their homepage on the state's online filing system, Uplink.

(STATEHOUSE) Mar. 12, 2009 - The House today passed a resolution, authored by Reps. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and Shelli VanDenburgh (D-Crown Point), honoring former Rep. James Charles Conlon for his many contributions to his community and the state of Indiana.

(STATEHOUSE) Mar. 10, 2009 - State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) today honored Chesterton High School's swim and debate teams for their exceptional performance in competition.

(STATEHOUSE) Feb. 20, 2009 - Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) offered the following statement about House Bill 1001, the budget bill:

Thank you for your recent editorial regarding Indiana House Bill 1486. As you know, good law is usually created through a process of respectful idea sharing in an environment of openness and candor.

(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 15-, 2009 - State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) is offering opportunities for area students who are interested in serving as single-day pages in the Indiana House of Representatives.  By serving as a House page, students are given the opportunity to view and participate in the day-to-day activities of the General Assembly. 

(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 7, 2009 - State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was appointed as the assistant Republican whip by Republican Leader Brian C. Bosma. Rep. Soliday will serve in this role for the next two years.

(STATEHOUSE) Nov. 18, 2008 - Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was sworn in today as a member of the 116th General Assembly during the legislature's Organization Day. Rep. Soliday has represented District 4 since 2006.

(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 30, 2008 - The House passed the emergency alert system advisory committee bill, co-authored by Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), in a vote of 90-4 today. The bill will now move to the Senate.

(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 29, 2008 - The first step in improving the service of the South Shore Railroad to northwest Indiana was achieved today by as the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1220. Rep. Ed Soliday voted in support of the bill, which passed by a 54-41.

(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 29, 2008 - Retired teachers who have served in the armed forces would receive credit for their service in their retirement fund under a bill passed 82-9 Tuesday by the House of Representatives. House Bill 1013, co-authored by Rep. Ed Solidly (R-Valparaiso), grants up to six years of service credit in the teachers' retirement fund, under certain conditions, for a member's past active duty military service.

(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 28, 2008 - The House of Representatives on Monday passed House Bill 1074, authored by Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), by a vote of 89-1. House Bill 1074 makes it a Class C felony if a person knowingly and intentionally takes a firearm or weapon from a law enforcement officer or from within the immediate proximity of the officer without the officer's consent while the officer is engaged in the performance of official duties. The bill also enhances this crime to a Class B felony if the officer is injured and to a Class A felony if an officer dies or if the officer is injured and a firearm was taken.

(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 20, 2008 - Congratulations to the Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation. The department last Wednesday received three service awards at the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association state conference.

(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 20, 2008 - Congratulations to the Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation. The department last Wednesday received three service awards at the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association state conference.

(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 15, 2008 - The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday passed House Bill 1074, dealing with the disarming of a law enforcement officer, authored by Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso). The bill makes it a Class C felony if a person knowingly and intentionally takes a firearm or weapon from a law enforcement officer or from within the immediate proximity of the officer without the officer's consent while the officer is engaged in the performance of official duties.

(STATEHOUSE) September 18, 2007 - State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) voiced his support on the need for expanding the South Shore Commuter Railroad to Valparaiso and Lowell at the September 17, 2007 Tax and Finance Hearing.

(STATEHOUSE) July 20, 2007 - State Representative Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) has been assigned to four statutory study commissions and committees aimed at preparing the General Assembly for important issues that will likely be discussed during the next legislative session. House Leaders appointed Rep. Soliday to serve on the Regulatory Flexibility Committee, Joint Study Committee on Mass Transit and Transportation Alternatives, Illiana Expressway Proposal Review Committee and the Northwest Indiana Transportation Study Commission.