AUGUSTA — With the Legislature back in session, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, who serves as assistant Senate Democratic leader, is reminding schools and students about the Senate honorary page program at the State House.
The daylong program gives students a unique opportunity not only to observe the state’s legislative process, but to be a part of it. All students from third grade through high school are encouraged to participate.
“The honorary page program is a great opportunity for students to see what really happens in the State House every day,” Libby said. “I hope getting to see the legislative process up close inspires our young people to get, or stay, involved in public service.”
Honorary pages help deliver messages, distribute documents within the Senate Chamber, interact with the senators and, most importantly, take part in a real-world, interactive legislative learning experience.
The Legislature began meeting on Jan. 4 and is expected to run through June 2017. Honorary pages are needed throughout the session, so scheduling is flexible.
For more information or to schedule a visit, call Libby at 207-287-1515 or email him at nathan.libby@gmail.com.