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Address: 200 W. Washington St., Suite 401 Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Hometown: Schererville
Occupation: Small-business owner and certified public accountant (retired)
Education: CPA, Butler University
Hal Slager of Schererville was first elected in 2012 as a state representative for the constituents of House District 15, which includes the town of Dyer, St. John and portions of Schererville and Hanover Township located in Lake County. Slager serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, which is responsible for developing Indiana's two-year state budget.
In 2021, Slager championed a new law to increase the access to pediatric care for Hoosier families who live near Indiana's borders. Due to reimbursement disparities, some children on Medicaid who rely on nearby, out-of-state pediatric hospitals for care were getting turned away. Reimbursement rates will now be adjusted to encourage these hospitals to provide care to Hoosier children. In 2016, Slager authored legislation to help protect rape victims and their children. The law allows a mother whose child was born as a result of rape to file a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship between the child and the alleged perpetrator of the crime.
During Slager's time in office, he has worked on addressing many issues to improve the Northwest Indiana region. He authored legislation outlining the funding and development mechanism for South Shore double tracking and the transit development districts associated with each rail stop. The first-of-its-kind law included funding of $6 million per year and a 30-year state commitment. He also supported Purdue Northwest by advocating for the replacement of an old facility at the Calumet campus and secured $35 million in funding for construction. To protect the Hoosier wetlands, he successfully authored an amendment to establish a professional task force to improve protocols on management of isolated wetlands within the state.
Slager's desire to help his community inspired him to run for a seat with the Schererville Town Council in 2002, where he was elected and served for 10 years. He resolved long-standing drainage issues, expanded wastewater treatment capacity and negotiated incentives for the development of a $100 million shopping center, which has since attracted Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack and other regional retailers to the area.
In 1997, Slager established Triangle Equities LLC for real estate development and management in residential areas, and later evolved the company to manage commercial and industrial properties. Prior to that he served as a CPA for a local accounting firm and then in corporate accounting for Melvin Simon & Associates where he learned the initial stages of commercial property development. He joined Trico Graphics in late 1983 where he transitioned the company into electronic publishing, design, internet development and marketing. Slager is a 1981 graduate of Butler University with a Bachelor of Science degree and is a retired certified public accountant.
He and his wife, Carol, married in 1982 and are the parents of two sons, Ryan and Colin.
House District 15 includes a portion of Lake County in northwest Indiana. To find or verify your House District, click here.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 2, 2026) – State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville) recently visited La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago to discuss Medicaid reimbursement for Hoosier children.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 22, 2025) – Local communities received over $1.3 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Lake County lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 4, 2025) – Indiana high school seniors and college students planning to pursue a career in teaching can now apply for a Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to Lake County lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 3, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to Lake County legislators.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2025) – Lake County schools recently received more than $2.1 million for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2025) – Lake County lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.
STATEHOUSE (June 30, 2025) – Lake County students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2025) – State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) bipartisan legislation to extend Medicaid coverage for Hoosier children seeking pediatric medical care in surrounding states passed the legislature and was signed into law by the governor.
STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville) and State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) invite constituents to a town hall meeting in Schererville on Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m. CT to learn more about the 2025 legislative session and for updates on priorities in both the Indiana House and the Senate.
STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $10 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Lake County legislators.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 21, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives passed State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) bipartisan legislation that would extend Medicaid coverage for Hoosier children seeking pediatric medical care close to home, even if that means traveling out of state.
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 Lake County lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – Lake County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 8, 2024) – Lake County lawmakers said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 7, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to area lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 13, 2024) – Lake County schools recently received more than $1.8 million 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 Lake County legislators.
STATEHOUSE (July 11, 2024) – Lake 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 27, 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 (May 14, 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 Lake 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) – Lake County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by local legislators.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2024) – State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville) and State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) invite constituents to attend a legislative update meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 in Schererville.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 4, 2023) – Lake 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 Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville) encourage 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) – Lake 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 Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville) 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. 1, 2023) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 6, 2023) – Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 7, 2023) – State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville) are seeking interns to join them 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.
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 Hal Slager (R-Schererville).
State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) bill ensuring Northwest Indiana families will continue having access to children's hospitals in neighboring states is now law.
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 $7.9 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville).
The Indiana Senate on Tuesday voted in support of State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) legislation ensuring Indiana's Medicaid-covered children continue receiving high-quality pediatric care close to home, sending the legislation to the governor where it could 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.
The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation supported by State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville) to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.
The Indiana House of Representatives today supported State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) legislation expanding low-income children's access to much-needed prosthetic and orthotic devices, which is currently limited under Medicaid.
The Indiana House of Representatives advanced unanimously State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) legislation ensuring Medicaid-covered children in Indiana continue receiving access to high-quality pediatric care close to home.
State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville) invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.
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.
Northwest Indiana lawmakers issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Supreme Court reversing its decision on Roe v. Wade and returning the issue of abortion back to the states. State legislators are expected to take action to further protect life when they return to the Statehouse for a special session. Gov. Eric Holcomb recently announced his call for lawmakers to reconvene on July 6 and provide $1 billion in inflation relief to Hoosier taxpayers due to higher-than-expected revenue collections. Details of the special session have not yet been announced. Updates will be posted to the Indiana General Assembly's website at iga.in.gov.
STATEHOUSE (May 17, 2022) – State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville) recently received the Indiana Emergency Medical Service Association's 2022 Legislator of the Year award for his work on a new law expanding Hoosiers' access to emergency medical services.
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 (Feb. 21, 2022) – Lake County lawmakers are looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant they helped create.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 28, 2022) – The Indiana House of Representatives this week unanimously voted to advance State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) legislation that would expand Hoosiers' access to needed emergency medical services.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 21, 2022) – The Indiana House of Representatives today advanced legislation supporting Hoosier nurses and aimed at alleviating the state's severe nursing shortage, according to State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville).
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 (Oct. 26, 2021) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award to former Lake Court House Foundation President Marty Wheeler.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 20, 2021) — Nontraditional female students in Indiana can apply for a scholarship through the Political Organization for Women's Education and Representation before the Nov. 15 deadline, according Northwest Indiana lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2021) – State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville) urge Hoosiers in Lake County to join the thousands who are already taking advantage of Indiana's Next Level Jobs certificate program to skill up at no cost and obtain a higher-paying job.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2021) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers urge Hoosiers to join the thousands who are already taking advantage of Indiana's Next Level Jobs certificate program to skill up at no cost and obtain a higher-paying job.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2021) – Whether studying economics, telecommunications or history, local college students and recent graduates can gain valuable hands-on work experience by interning with Indiana House Republicans at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (June 9, 2021) – Legislation establishing a state health improvement plan and a $50 million grant program targeting Hoosiers' most critical health challenges is now law, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (May 28, 2021) – Local students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (May 25, 2021) – A bill breaking down barriers for young, low-income workers looking to obtain in-demand job skills is now law, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2021) – Legislation supporting jobs, employers and economic recovery by investing $60 million to expand the Hoosier Hospitality Small Business Restart Grant Program is now law, according to Northwest Indiana lawmakers.
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) – State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville) recently volunteered at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to help distribute food items to local families in need.
STATEHOUSE (April 12, 2021) – State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) legislation to help Medicaid-covered Indiana children receive access to high quality pediatric care closer to home could soon be law.
STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2021) – Lake Central High School graduate Mason Montgomery is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2021 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2021) – As taxpayers continue to file their 2020 tax returns, State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville) urge Hoosiers to be on the lookout for identity thieves and scammers.
STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2021) – Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville) to fully fund students attending school virtually due to COVID-19 could soon be law.
STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2021) — With the pandemic continuing to take a toll on mental health, Northwest Indiana lawmakers encourage Hoosiers to turn to Indiana's Be Well Crisis Helpline, a free and confidential resource already helping thousands of people across the state.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2021) – The U.S. Small Business Administration recently resumed the Paycheck Protection Program, and eligible small businesses can apply for the low-interest loans, according to State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville).
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2021) – The Indiana House of Representatives this week advanced State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) legislation that would provide access to pediatric hospitals across state lines for Medicaid-covered Indiana children.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2021) – "This fiscally responsible budget leverages Indiana's strong financial standing to make investments that can help catapult our state into economic recovery. Thanks to conservative budgeting over the last decade, we can substantially increase funding for K-12 education, improve rural broadband and support law enforcement. This budget also helps ensure Northwest Indiana families have access to quality pediatric care nearby – even if that's across the state line."
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2021) – The Indiana House of Representatives today in support of State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) 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.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 6, 2021) – The House Ways and Means Committee today voted in support of State Rep. Hal Slager's (R-Schererville) legislative proposal to fully fund all K-12 public school students for the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 21, 2020) – Lake County lawmakers were recently appointed to several House standing committees and leadership positions.
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 18, 2020) – Hal Slager of Schererville took the oath of office Tuesday to serve as state representative for House District 15.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2017) – Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville).
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 13, 2017) – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville).
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 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).
STATEHOUSE – State Representative Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) authored House Bill (HB) 1004, creating the Safety P.I.N. (Protecting Indiana’s Newborns) grant program to combat infant mortality in Indiana. The bill was co-authored by House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville) and State Rep. Dave Frizzell (R-Indianapolis) and passed unanimously out of the House today.
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.
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