Mike Aylesworth

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 (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded over $500,000 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

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 (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $4.4 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Jasper County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 4, 2025) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth's (R-Hebron) resolution to relax residency requirements for city or town judges to address shortages recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives.

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 (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 (Jan. 6, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Matt Commons (R-Williamsport).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – Jasper County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

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. 31, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 31, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by local lawmakers.

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 State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

 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. 17, 2024) – Newton County schools recently received more than $54,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

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 (Sept. 13, 2024) – Jasper County schools recently received more than $122,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.

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 Lake County legislators.

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. 27, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica). 

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Romine Farm in Newton County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award for being in operation since 1874, according to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and State Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell).

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 (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 (July 9, 2024) – State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) 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 (July 9, 2024) – Jasper 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 (July 2, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws that took effect this week.

 STATEHOUSE (July 1, 2024) – Results of a new study by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture found that the state lost nearly 2% or 345,682 acres of farmland between 2010 and 2022 primarily due to residential home building around cities and suburban areas, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

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 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 (June 27, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) (right) presenting DeMotte Elementary School Principal Josh Pearman (left) with a formal resolution honoring the school's selection as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the school. The National Blue Ribbon is a top honor based on the academic performance and achievements of students on tests, resulting from the hard work of DeMotte educators, students and their families. Last year, 11 Indiana schools were selected by the U.S. Department of Education for attributes like curriculum, culture, leadership and engagement.

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.

STATEHOUSE (May 17, 2024) – State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

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.

STATEHOUSE (April 26, 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 Jasper County legislators.

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.

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 Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

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

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Newton County and local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 29, 2024) – Lake County natives Amanda Schreiber and Sydney Weiner are gaining experience as interns with State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron), Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and their fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2024) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) recently honored Indiana's 4-H youth development program and two area students who were selected for leadership roles within the organization.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 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, according to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

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) – Lake 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 (Dec. 19, 2023) – The Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area Shooting Range can fire ahead with their plans to make improvements with the help of over $5.5 million in newly approved state funding, according to State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2023) – With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, Jasper County legislators released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2023) – With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

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) – State funding totaling just over $350,000 is in route to Goodland and Kentland to help make local infrastructure improvements, according to State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

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. 30, 2023) – Kankakee Valley School Corp. and Rensselaer Central School Corp. recently received a combined total of more than $160,000 through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. xx, 2023) – North Newton School Corp. recently received $98,577 through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

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

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) – Jasper County legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 25, 2023) – Jasper 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. 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. 13, 2023) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) recently received the White River Alliance's Exceptional Commitment to Watershed Protection Award for his legislative efforts helping Indiana counties address local flooding, drainage and water quality issues.

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) – 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 Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) encourage 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. 1, 2023) – Local 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. 6, 2023) – Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2023) – Local 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.

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.

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2023) – Area 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 Jasper County lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) 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 local lawmakers.

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law supported by State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law co-authored by State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

State Rep. Michael Aylesworth's (R-Hebron) legislation helping Indiana counties address local flooding, drainage and water quality issues 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.

Jasper County communities are set to receive over $1.1 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to area legislators.

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. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation supported by Jasper County legislators to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

The Indiana House of Representatives today advanced legislation authored by State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) that would help counties partner up to tackle local flooding, drainage and water-quality issues.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation co-authored by State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) that would phase in a complete state income-tax exemption for military pay earned by active-duty members.

Jasper County lawmakers invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 27, 2022) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award to former State Sen. Dennis Neary for his longstanding devotion to serving Hoosiers.

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 (Aug. 18, 2022) – The longstanding John Dick and Pollaro Farm in Valparaiso recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1901, according to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso).

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 31, 2022) – More Hoosier mothers will receive important medical coverage before and after the births of their babies under a new law supported by State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2022) – The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal specialty license plate is now available to qualified Hoosier veterans, according to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2022) – The Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously in support today of legislation to protect young human trafficking victims and strengthen criminal penalties against perpetrators, according to State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

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. 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) – 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 7, 2021) – A monument honoring Hoosier suffragettes will be erected at the Indiana Statehouse thanks to a new law sponsored by State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

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 19, 2021) – Hoosiers seeking a better-paying job can use the state's new Hoosier Talent Network website to match to 1 of more than 135,000 job openings, according to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

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. 4, 2021) — The House Committee on Local Government voted today in support of State Rep. Michael Aylesworth's (R-Hebron) legislation increasing accountability for elected county officials.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 21, 2020) – Lake County lawmakers were recently appointed to several House standing committees and leadership positions.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2020) — State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) encourages Lake County high school seniors and families to attend 1 of 2 workshops in November to learn more about financial aid options for students pursuing college.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 15, 2020) – Hoosiers can vote absentee-in-person at several locations across Lake and Porter counties until Nov. 2, according to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 9, 2020) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) 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. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) 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. 28, 2020) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) 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 (Aug. 27, 2020) – This new school year, State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) said there are opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to tutor young students in order to fulfill graduation requirements.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2020) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) encourages Hoosier small-business owners and entrepreneurs to apply for a free program that provides direct technical support to help build their online presence.

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2020) – According to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron), 2020 Census responses are critical to future federal funding in local communities, and Hoosiers should respond now if they have not already done so.

STATEHOUSE (July 10, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more job seekers and employers, according to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2020) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) encourages veterans and Indiana companies to sign up for INvet's next-generation website that connects service members directly with Hoosier businesses.

STATEHOUSE (July 1, 2020) – With many new laws effective this month, State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) said several important changes support Hoosier teachers, patients and farmers.

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2020) – Coronavirus testing is now offered to all Hoosiers at OptumServe sites throughout the state, regardless of whether they are at high risk or symptomatic, according to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).

STATEHOUSE (June 17, 2020) – As Indiana continues to get back on track, State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) said the state is dedicating nearly $44 million in federal funds to help small businesses and manufacturers impacted by COVID-19.

STATEHOUSE (June 11, 2020) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) 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.  

STATEHOUSE (June 5, 2020) – Northwest Indiana 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.

Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state's new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment.

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).

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, left) signs into law State Rep. Michael Aylesworth’s (R-Hebron) (seated, right) legislation helping counties hire highway engineers and move forward on road projects Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Under the new law, the state will increase its contribution to a county highway engineer’s salary as long as the county’s contribution is equal to or greater than the prior year.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 17, 2017) — State Rep. Mike Aylesworth (R-Hebron) will host four local town hall meetings to discuss the upcoming legislative session and hear from residents in the area.

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2017) – “It is estimated that Porter County will receive over $35 million and Lake County will receive nearly $112 million to improve our local infrastructure under the Next Level Roads Plan. These funds will be used to complete various projects improving intersections, repairing bridges and adding new driving lanes. The long-term changes being made to the roads and bridges across our state will be incredibly beneficial to Hoosiers and businesses.”

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2017) — State Rep. Mike Aylesworth (R-Hebron) was recently selected to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Environmental Affairs.

STATEHOUSE (June 16, 2017) — State Rep. Mike Aylesworth (R-Hebron) earned a 93 percent on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for his support of pro-jobs, pro-economy legislation.

STATEHOUSE (May 19, 2017) — Local students planning to pursue a career in education are among the recipients of this year’s Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship, according to State Rep. Mike Aylesworth (R-Hebron).