Porter County legislators encourage students to page during 2025 legislative session at Statehouse

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Thursday, January 9, 2025

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.

State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) said Hoosier students ages 13 to 18 are invited to spend the day assisting lawmakers and staff, touring the Indiana Statehouse and listening in on the legislative session.

"The page program is an amazing opportunity for students to get a firsthand look at the legislative process they learn about in school," Soliday said. "I encourage eligible students to come to the Statehouse, and work alongside legislators and staff for the day."

Applications are live and can be found at IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/PageProgram along with available days during the 2025 legislative session, which starts Jan. 8 and must end by April 29. 

"With the House page program, students can experience the lawmaking process alongside their local legislators," said State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point). "I love meeting students from House District 19 and showing them the ins and outs of what I do at the Statehouse during session."

State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) said interested students will have the opportunity to page on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the legislative session and will receive an excused absence from school. Large groups can participate on Wednesdays only. To schedule a group, contact the page program director at 317-232-9410 or pageprogram@iga.in.gov.

"The student page program is such a great opportunity for young Hoosiers to learn about government by actually participating in session," Aylesworth said. "Eligible students should sign up for the opportunity to meet their local lawmakers and explore the Statehouse."

Students are responsible for their own lunch and transportation to and from the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

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State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) represents House District 11,
which includes portions of Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter counties.
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State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) represents House District 19,
which includes portions of Lake and Porter counties.
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State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) represents House District 4,
which includes a portion of Porter County.
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