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Local students gain experience at Indiana Statehouse
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – Two local college students are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville).
Zachary Kremer, a Missouri native, is the son of Scott and Carrie Kremer. Kremer graduated from St. Dominic High School in Missouri and is a junior at the University of Evansville studying finance and economics.
Angel Ortiz Jr., a resident of Indianapolis, is the son of Angel Ortiz Sr. and Amber Owens. Ortiz is a freshman at Indiana University Indianapolis studying political science.
"Interns are a big part of the day-to-day operations during the legislative session," Tomes said. "It is wonderful to see students like Zachary and Angel taking an interest in our state government and gaining professional experience."
As legislative interns, Kremer and Ortiz track and analyze bill data, provide constituent services, staff Senate committee hearings and meetings, and conduct legislative policy research.
"I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to work for the Indiana State Senate and senators that are devoted to their work," Kremer said.
Senate Majority interns work through the duration of the legislative session, which is scheduled to end by April 29.
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State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) represents Senate District 49,
which includes Posey County and portions of Vanderburgh County.
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