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Lawmakers seeking legislative interns

INDIANAPOLIS — Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to area lawmakers.

The Indiana House of Representatives offers a spring semester internship at the Statehouse in Indianapolis during the legislative session, which will start in January and conclude in April. House interns earn $900 biweekly and work full time, Monday through Friday.

Internships are open to college students and recent graduates of all majors. Interns get free parking, career and professional development assistance, enrollment access to an Indiana government class, and opportunities to earn academic credits through their college or university. Interns are also eligible to apply for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.

The program offers opportunities for students to work in various departments related to their studies, including legislative operations, policy and communications.

Indiana House Republican intern recruiters will be available to talk with area students on Oct. 1 at Butler University during the Fall All Majors Career and Internship Fair. Visit butler.edu/internships-careers/ to register for the event.

Applications are available online at indianahouserepublicans.com/internship and are due Oct. 31.

History group acquires computer for photo searches

ANDERSON — Madison County Historical Society has recently installed a computer in its Nicholson Research Library for use by the public in researching its collection of historical pictures.

Photos include businesses, people, downtown Anderson streets, major events, Madison County communities, schools and iconic buildings.

Patrons are able to have copies produced for a charge.

The historical society is located at 15 W. 11th St., Anderson. It is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.