STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2019) – Lake and Porter County communities were recently awarded over $8.1 million in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso). This local funding is part of the nearly $100 million recently awarded to Indiana cities,

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 20, 2019) – Northwest Indiana lawmakers encourage aspiring teachers planning or pursuing a degree in education to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron), Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) supported legislation establishing the scholarship in

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.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), author of Indiana’s historic road funding plan, in your coverage of CNBC ranking Indiana No. 1 in the country for infrastructure: STATEHOUSE (July 11, 2019) – “Hoosier lawmakers worked diligently to support and improve our state’s

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 (June 27, 2019) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) will serve on six study committees, which examine the state’s top issues and recommend potential legislation. Soliday will serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications, and as co-chair of both the 21st Century Energy Policy

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2019) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was recently identified as a pro-economy, pro-jobs legislator in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis. Soliday earned a score of 96% based on his votes cast in agreement with the Indiana Chamber’s position on 38 bills during the 2019

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) (left) receives the 2019 Legislator of the Year award from Indiana Broadband and Technology Association President John Koppin (right) Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the 2019 IBTA Annual Convention in French Lick. Soliday sponsored Senate Enrolled Act 460 in the 2019 legislative session to expand broadband

Note to the Press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) in your coverage of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement of the 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force, on which Soliday was appointed as co-chair: STATEHOUSE (June 10, 2019) – “The world of energy and utilities has become so

STATEHOUSE (May 15, 2019) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse. As House pages, these students toured the governor’s office, the House and Senate chambers, and the Indiana Supreme Court. They also helped staff with their daily tasks and met with Soliday to learn more about the legislative

STATEHOUSE (May 8, 2019) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) improving efficiency and accountability in Porter County elections was recently signed into law by the governor. The new law increases the number of officials on the Porter County Election Board from three to five, ensures all absentee and early voting ballots

Note to the Press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) in your coverage of the Northwest Indiana delegation’s request for the state to study how Medicaid payments are made for Hoosier children who are treated out of state: STATEHOUSE (April 29, 2019) – “Hoosier parents with children in need of

STATEHOUSE (April 25, 2019) – Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) to extend broadband to rural regions of the state could soon become law. “Reliable internet has become critical for success in the classroom as well as in the business world,” said Soliday, chair of the House Utilities, Energy and

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2019) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) incentivizing data centers to locate in Indiana could soon be signed into law by the governor. Data centers are facilities that house servers to collect, store and process large amounts of data. According to Soliday, data centers can greatly enhance the

STATEHOUSE (April 18, 2019) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) providing better services to Bureau of Motor Vehicle customers could soon be signed into law by the governor. Under the legislation, the BMV would alert vehicle owners of manufacturer-issued safety recalls while registering their vehicle. Car manufacturers are

STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2019) – Local graduates are gaining experience as interns with area lawmakers and their fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2019 legislative session. According to State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), interns play an important role throughout the legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2019) —State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) legislation incentivizing data centers to locate in Indiana recently advanced out of the House of Representatives. Data centers house servers that collect, store and process large amounts of data. According to Soliday, data centers can lead to significant economic growth through

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2019) – State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) legislation providing better services to Bureau of Motor Vehicles customers recently advanced out of the House of Representatives. Under Soliday’s legislation, the BMV would alert vehicle owners of manufacturer-issued safety recalls during the registration or renewal

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 11, 2019) – The House of Representatives voted in favor of State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) legislation to ensure Medicaid-covered treatment for Northwest Indiana’s premature babies and seriously ill children. According to Soliday, many people in Northwest Indiana depend on the University of Chicago Medical Center

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2019) — State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) legislation addressing electric bicycle safety recently advanced out of the House of Representatives. Electric bicycles are equipped with motors to assist cyclers as they pedal. Since these bicycles and other electric transportation devices have become increasingly popular,

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2019) — State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) legislation improving efficiency and accountability in Porter County elections advanced out of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. “Many issues emerged during the 2018 election in Porter County, including the delayed opening of 12 polling places and the complete

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2019) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) recently filed legislation that would improve efficiency and accountability in Porter County elections. If passed, the number of officials on the Porter County Election Board would increase from three to five, all absentee and early voting ballots would have to be counted at a central

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2018) – State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session. According to Soliday, those who are between the ages of 13 to 18 can spend a day at the Statehouse

Note to the Press – Please include the following statement from State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) in your coverage of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement awarding more than $121 million through INDOT’s Local Trax matching grant program. STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2018) – “Indiana is among the top-five states in the nation for the

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2018) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) recently received key committee assignments. Soliday was recently appointed as chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. This week, Soliday was named to the House Roads and Transportation Committee and the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. He was

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 29, 2018) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was recently appointed as chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. “There are many challenges that result from the rapidly changing world of energy and telecommunications,” Soliday said. “I believe my experience on the Water

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2018) – House lawmakers representing Porter County returned to the Statehouse today for the Indiana General Assembly’s Organization Day. State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) were among those who met for the ceremonial start of the 2019 legislative session. “Organization Day is

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2018) – Three Northwest Indiana schools were among the seven honored Tuesday, Oct. 2, by the Indiana Department of Education for receiving a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School Award, according to Region lawmakers. George Bibich Elementary School in Dyer, Solon Robinson Elementary School in Crown Point and Thomas Jefferson

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 28, 2018) — Northwest Indiana lawmakers urge current high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in education to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. “Indiana is fortunate to be home to so many great educators,” said State Rep. Douglas Gutwein (R-Francesville). “Often, it is great

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 2018) — With students and educators heading back to the classroom, State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) said many new laws impact local school districts. “As the needs of our schools change, lawmakers must consider new ways to help students and teachers,” Soliday said. “This past session, we worked hard on new

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2018) — Northwest Indiana lawmakers invite local college students and recent graduates to apply for an internship with the House of Representatives for the 2019 legislative session, which begins in January. State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) said the House Republican Internship Program is a unique opportunity for college

STATEHOUSE (July 10, 2018) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) reminds motorists of two new laws that recently went into effect to keep Indiana roadways safe. “A new safety measure requires Hoosier motorists to use only white or amber headlights on vehicles, and another empowers local fire departments to offer free carbon monoxide testing on

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2018) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) earned a 97 percent on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for his pro-economy, pro-jobs voting record. Soliday’s score is based on his performance during the 2018 session of the Indiana General Assembly and his votes cast in agreement with the

STATEHOUSE (June 20, 2018) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was recently selected to chair the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation. Soliday said in the coming months, the committee will examine several topics including vehicle right of use subscription programs like the ones offered by some dealerships. “Summer study

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2018) — The House of Representatives today passed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) legislation expanding automated vehicle operations in Indiana. Soliday’s legislation would enable automated vehicles, vehicles that do not need a human driver, to be operated on public roads under certain safety guidelines.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 18, 2018) — State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) legislation expanding automated vehicle operations passed out of the House Roads and Transportation committee this week. Soliday’s legislation would enable automated vehicles, vehicles that do not need a human driver, to be operated on public roads under certain

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2017) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was recently named vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation. He will also serve on the Counterterrorism and Security Council and the Public Highway Private Enterprise Board. These summer study committees will examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and

STATEHOUSE (June 16, 2017) — Valparaiso High School was among 73 schools honored during Wednesday’s Indiana AP Recognition ceremony at the Statehouse, according to State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso). The Indiana Department of Education and Indiana College Board celebrated the success of these schools, where at least 25 percent of the

STATEHOUSE (April 27, 2017) – Gov. Eric Holcomb today signed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill into law providing the largest investment in state and local infrastructure in Indiana’s history. Soliday said House Enrolled Act 1002 will provide immediate and substantial funding increases for state and local roads and bridges.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2017) – State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) legislation proposing the largest investment in state and local infrastructure in Indiana’s history is headed to the governor’s desk. House Enrolled Act 1002 will provide nearly $900 million in new annual funding for state roads and bridges by 2024, and local

STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2017) – Area lawmakers laced up their sneakers with their suits today at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness. The Suits and Sneakers challenge is an annual event sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches to help raise cancer awareness and support those affected by the

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2017) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse. As a House page, these participants toured government offices, helped staff with daily duties and joined Soliday on the House floor during the legislation session: Isabel Blaney, from Valparaiso, attends Immanuel Lutheran

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2017) – Gov. Eric Holcomb today signed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill into law, providing more transportation options for Hoosier students with developmental disabilities. HEA 1507 will allow school corporations to enter into agreements with organizations serving Hoosiers with developmental disabilities, like

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 16, 2017) – The House of Representatives today passed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill proposing long-term road funding solutions for Indiana’s infrastructure. “We have a responsible plan that supports safe roads and bridges, which directly effects the health of our economy,” Soliday said.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 8, 2017) – The House Ways and Means Committee today passed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill proposing long-term road funding solutions for Hoosiers. “Indiana’s current road funding formula is outdated and in need of major reform,” Soliday said. “This plan would ensure Indiana has money

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2017) – The House of Representatives today passed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill that would establish new requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers to sell vehicles directly to the public. House Bill 1592 would allow auto manufacturers to continue selling directly to the public if they have obtained a license

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.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 2, 2017) – The House Committee on Roads and Transportation today passed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill that would establish new requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers to sell vehicles directly to the public. House Bill 1592 would allow auto manufacturers to continue selling directly to the public if they have

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2017) – A bill aimed at protecting and informing Hoosier communities before eminent domain can be exercised for railroads passed unanimously out of the House today, according to the bill’s author State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), and co-author State Rep. Mike Aylesworth (R-Hebron). Before land is placed under eminent

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2017) – The House Roads and Transportation Committee passed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill Wednesday proposing long-term road funding solutions for Hoosiers. “The bill’s purpose is to provide a sustainable infrastructure funding plan without creating debt for the next generation,” said Soliday

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2016) – The Funding Indiana’s Roads for a Stronger, Safer Tomorrow (FIRSST) Task Force met for the final time today and offered its recommendations to the General Assembly, according to State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso). The FIRSST task force was created as part of a comprehensive two-year road-funding plan passed in

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2016) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was recently reappointed as chair of the House Committee on Roads and Transportation. He was also named to the House Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications, the House Committee on Elections and Apportionment and the House Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 21, 2016) – The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today presented State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) the Small Business Champion Award for his dedication to bettering Indiana’s business climate for small-business owners. The award is based on voting and advocacy during the past legislative session. “It is an honor to receive

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 7, 2016) – The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns recently named State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) Legislator of the Year for his work on Indiana’s infrastructure funding. Soliday was presented the award during the 2016 IACT Annual Conference and Exhibition in French Lick. The IACT board of directors voted to honor

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2016) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) announced the launch of a new scholarship program designed to incentivize top-performing high school students to pursue a career teaching in Indiana’s classrooms. Soliday supported a new law this year establishing the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Beginning Nov.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 28, 2016) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and fellow Republican members of the Indiana House of Representatives are seeking interns for the upcoming 2017 legislative session, which runs from January through April. “With today’s competitive job market, it is almost necessary to gain work experience through an

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2016) —Porter County and eight local communities received nearly $3.8 million in state matching grants this week to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso). This year, Soliday authored legislation establishing the state’s Community Crossings matching grant fund, which will provide about

STATEHOUSE (June 23, 2016) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) will be serving as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation and as a member of the Funding Indiana’s Roads for a Stronger Safer Tomorrow (FIRSST) task force. In preparation for the 2017 legislative session, which begins in January, interim study

STATEHOUSE (May 13, 2016) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) earned a perfect score on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for his support of pro-economy, pro-jobs legislation. Soliday’s score is based on his performance during the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly and his votes cast in

STATEHOUSE (April 28, 2016) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) announced today that the Restore I-94 project will begin in May, with construction ramping up on four major portions of the highway stretching from Illinois to Michigan. “We are taking care of what we have, finishing what we started and building for the future” Soliday

STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2016) – State Reps. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) and Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) urge the Surface Transportation Board to schedule a public hearing in Porter County regarding the proposed Great Lakes Basin Transportation Inc. (GLBT) rail line. The 278-mile rail line proposed by GLBT would run through Porter County, which is one

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2016) – Gov. Mike Pence today signed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1087 into law restructuring the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). HEA 1087 simplifies the provisions of Indiana Code that govern the BMV, streamlines registrations and driver’s licenses and reduces complexity within the

STATEHOUSE (March 23, 2016) – Gov. Mike Pence today signed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001 into law providing funding for state and local roads. HEA 1001 directs $186 million upfront to a local road and bridge matching grant account. The bill also redirects 1.5 cents of the 7 cents of sales tax on gasoline

STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2016)—State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Cade Robbins, from Valparaiso, attends Thomas Jefferson Middle School; Joey Roytan, from Valparaiso, attends Thomas Jefferson Middle School; Lilly O’Shea, from Valparaiso, attends Saint Paul Catholic School; Nathan

STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2016) – State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill that would require motorists involved in auto accidents to move their vehicles to the side of the road and out of harms way now moves to the governor’s desk where it could be signed into law. House Bill (HB) 1048 works to increase the safety of motorists involved in

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 22, 2016) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) welcomes Porter County resident, Berkley Ramsey, to the Statehouse where he is interning with the House of Representatives during the 2016 legislative session. Ramsey, a resident of Valparaiso, is the son of Robert and Kimberly Ramsey. A Valparaiso High School graduate, Ramsey

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 8, 2016) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Julia Kranjac, from Valparaiso, attends Valparaiso High School; Casey Szumanski, from Chesterton, attends Chesterton Senior High School; and Anna Anton, from Chesterton, attends Chesterton Senior High School. As a House

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 2, 2016) – Members of the Indiana House of Representatives voted in favor of State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill that would provide funding dedicated to maintaining and improving Indiana’s roads and bridges. “This plan is a data-driven solution to repair and maintain our state’s roads and bridges

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 28, 2016) – The House Ways and Means Committee voted in favor of State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill providing sustainable, long-term road funding for the state of Indiana. “As the Crossroads of America, Indiana needs to improve and maintain its infrastructure,” Soliday said. “This bill is a

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 21, 2016) – The House of Representatives voted unanimously today in support of State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill restructuring the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). “We worked in a bipartisan manner to produce clear and comprehensive legislation that will positively impact Hoosiers and help the BMV become more

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 20, 2016) – The House Roads and Transportation Committee passed State Rep. Ed Soliday’s (R-Valparaiso) bill proposing responsible, long-term road funding solutions for Hoosiers. “The bill’s purpose is to provide a sustainable, data-driven plan to fund our present and future infrastructure needs without creating debt

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 out of the House unanimously. “Making the South

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 - 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. 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. 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.