STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2022) – Woodlan Junior-Senior High School graduate Steven Dellinger is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2022 legislative session.
Dellinger, a Harlan native, is the son of Brig and Marla Dellinger. He is a junior at Purdue University Fort Wayne majoring in finance and political science.
"It's been an amazing opportunity to connect with state representatives and not only learn about the issues facing Indiana, but help tackle them as well," Dellinger said. "This internship has been the highlight of my college career, by far."
As a policy intern, Dellinger analyzes amendments and bills, helps prepare committee reports for legislators and researches Indiana Code for the caucus. He also serves as the House bill reader, a position that requires him to announce bills, committee assignments, resolutions and other official announcements to the assembled members of the House while in session.
“We are very fortunate to have such exemplary students like Steven interning with us," Heine said. "Hardworking interns contribute so much to our staff and are a huge help during the legislative session. It really is inspiring to see them take such a great interest in government and service, especially at such a young age."
Each year, the House of Representatives offers paid internship opportunities to college students, law-school students, graduate students and recent college graduates for the duration of the legislative session.
Visit IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/internship for more information about the House Republican internship program.
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State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) represents House
District 85, which includes a portion of Allen County.
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PHOTO CAPTION: Allen County resident Steven Dellinger (left) talks with State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) (right) in the House Chamber Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at the Indiana Statehouse. Dellinger is interning with the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2022 legislative session.
