Representative Friend: Local student gains experience with the legislature
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2016) – State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) welcomes local resident, Abigail Smith, to the Statehouse where she is interning with the House of Representatives during the 2016 legislative session.
Smith, a resident of Peru, is the daughter of Chris and Beth Smith. A 2011 Peru High School graduate, Smith graduated in 2015 from IUPUI Kelley School of Business with a degree in finance and international studies and a minor in political science.
As a legislative intern, Smith corresponds with constituents through phone calls, letters and emails. She also helps staff committee hearings and floor proceedings.
The House of Representatives offers paid internship opportunities to college students, law-school students, graduate students and recent college graduates for the duration of each legislative session. Visit www.IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/student-opportunties for more information about the House GOP internship program.
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Rep. Bill Friend represents portions of Cass, Fulton and Miami counties.
He also serves as Speaker Pro Tempore.
