STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2023) – Vigo County lawmakers invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.
According to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), Hoosier students ages 13 to 18 can sign up to page, and assist lawmakers and staff with daily duties while touring the governor's office, the Indiana Supreme Court, and House and Senate chambers.
"Vigo County students have an opportunity to learn about public service through the page program," Heaton said. "It's a great way to see the legislative process in action."
State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) said pages will receive an excused absence from school and can participate in groups, such as Girl Scouts troops.
"A day at the Statehouse creates a unique learning experience that builds on what students are learning in the classroom," Morrison said. "Pages assist lawmakers and staff in the House Chamber, and also get to tour our historic Capitol."
"I always enjoy getting to meet students from back home who participate in this program," said State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). "I think it's important for them to see democracy in action."
Borders said Hoosiers can visit indianahouserepublicans.com/pageprogram or call 1-800-382-9841 to sign up their student to participate.
Opportunities to page are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout session, which must conclude by the end of April. Students are responsible for their lunch, and transportation to and from the Statehouse.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45,
which includes all of Greene and Sullivan counties, and portions of Daviess, Knox and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes all of Owen County, and portions of Clay, Monroe and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) represents House District 42,
which includes all of Parke and Vermillion counties, and portions of Clay, Fountain and Vigo counties.
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