Dave Heine

Dave Heine

Representative | District 85

Contact Information

Phone: 317-232-9833

Phone: 1-800-382-9841

Email: h85@iga.in.gov

Press Contact

Allison Vanatsky

Phone: 317-232-9695

Email: allison.vanatsky@iga.in.gov

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Thank you for visiting my website! It is an excellent resource for all constituent and media needs. Our district extends from eastern Fort Wayne to the DeKalb County line, east to the Ohio state line and south to Naples Road.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns.

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Dave Heine
State Representative
House District 85

Indiana House of Representatives: 2016-Present

Hometown: New Haven

Occupation: Farmer, Owns and operates family farm

                               Retired Vice President and Corporate Officer for Do It Best Corp.

Education:

  • Central Lutheran School, 1971
  • New Haven High School, 1975
  • Indiana University – B.S. Accounting - Deans List, 1979
  • The Ohio State University – Executive Management Training

Community Involvement:

  • Board of Directors and Executive Committee – Lutheran Foundation
  • Board of Directors Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana
  • School Board and Chairman of Central Lutheran School – New Haven
  • Church Council and Chairman of various boards over 35 years at Emanuel Lutheran Church
  • Sunday School Teacher
  • Chairman New Haven Republican Committee
  • Elected Precinct Committeeman – Jefferson Township B
  • Coach – Little League Baseball, Basketball and Soccer
  • NRA Member

Spouse name: Tammy, married for over 36 years

Children: Meredith, Kirstyn (Adam), Mark (Sarah)

Grandchildren: Cooper, Luke

House District 85 is located in Allen County and extends from eastern Fort Wayne to the Ohio state line.

Heine: New grant money paves way for local road projects

Posted by: Allison Vanatsky  | Thursday, September 21, 2017

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2017) – Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Dave Heine (R-New Haven).

Heine: Apply today to intern at the Indiana Statehouse

Posted by: Allison Vanatsky  | Tuesday, September 12, 2017

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2017) – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Dave Heine (R-New Haven).

Rep. Heine says Next Level Roads Plan means local road projects can move forward

Posted by: Nick Seifer  | Friday, July 14, 2017

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2017) – “Many of the roads and bridges in Allen County need updates and this initiative will put projects in motion to fix those problems. The county will receive more than $83 million for road projects in our area, including 310 lane miles resurfaced and nine bridges rehabilitated or replaced. This local funding is another

Heine: Legislation to combat substance abuse could soon be law

Posted by: Nick Seifer  | Thursday, April 20, 2017

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2017) – Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Dave Heine (R-New Haven) launching an alternative treatment program fighting the drug epidemic in Allen County could soon become law. According to Heine, those dealing with substance abuse who enter the criminal justice system have a 75 percent rate of reoffending. Heine said the pilot

Local lawmakers wear sneakers to support cancer awareness

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Area lawmakers laced up their sneakers with their suits today at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness. State Reps. Greg Beumer (R-Modoc), Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne), Dave Heine (R-New Haven), Christopher Judy (R-Fort Wayne), Matt Lehman (R-Berne), Kevin Mahan (R-Hartford City), Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne), Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) and Denny Zent

Carbaugh, Heine honor Concordia Lutheran High School football team at the Statehouse

Posted by: Jessica Baker  | Tuesday, February 7, 2017

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2017) – State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and Dave Heine (R-New Haven) honored members of the Concordia Lutheran High School Cadets football team with a House resolution. The Cadets won the state football championship in their first appearance in the state title game, and also set eight championship game records and tied

Heine to serve on three House committees

Posted by: Nick Seifer  | Friday, December 16, 2016

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2016) — State Rep. Dave Heine (R-New Haven) was recently selected to serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means. He was also named to the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the House Committee on Financial Institutions. “Committees play an integral role in the legislative process,” Heine

Heine: Deadline to apply for educator scholarship is fast approaching

Posted by: Nick Seifer  | Wednesday, December 14, 2016

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 14, 2016) — The deadline to apply for the Next Generation Teacher Scholarship, paying $7,500 per year for students pursuing a career in education, is Dec. 31, according to State Rep. Dave Heine (R-New Haven). “Investing in the next generation of teachers will help keep our schools and students moving in the right

Heine sworn in as state representative for House District 85

Posted by: Nick Seifer  | Tuesday, November 22, 2016

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2016) – Surrounded by family and fellow legislators in the Indiana House Chamber, member-elect Dave Heine (R-New Haven) took the oath of office today, officially becoming the state representative of House District 85. Heine was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush. “From helping small businesses
Regional lawmakers pair their suits with their sneakers to help raise cancer awareness. From left to right are State Reps. Bob Morris, Dave Heine, Ben Smaltz, Denny Zent, Matt Lehman, Martin Carbaugh, and Christopher Judy.

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