House "page" program begins this week

The House of Representatives kicked off its "page" program today for students eager to learn first-hand about state government. Each House member is allotted 10 pages during a regular session, and I still have three slots available. If you know of someone interested in serving as a page, please e-mail me at steve@steveharrelson.com .

Pages must be 12 years of age, and the program includes a tour of the Capitol prior to the actual work of running assignments for House members during the voting calendar. The staff likes to limit the number of pages to 12-14 per day, and it runs Monday through Thursday (must sign in by 10:00 a.m.). Pages are allowed on Fridays, but with a shortened calendar on that day, it is best to schedule another weekday to get the full experience. This is a great way to engage your child in the governmental process, and I can personally assure you that your child will be safe here with the capable staff on hand.