General Assembly

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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	UNI College of Education dean to brief Iowa legislature Public Relations News Release 2000:207, p.1	01/22/2001	Thomas Switzer will address the topic of teacher testing as he and other deans appear before the House and Senate standing committees of education.
102	Update on the 2000 Iowa Legislative session Public Relations News Release 2000:195, p.1	01/08/2001	UNI's legislative agenda from the year 2000 is discussed with Keith Saunders.
103	Witt makes bid for re-election Northern Iowan 97:5, p.3	09/12/2000	Bill Witt is seeking his fifth term as Iowa's 23rd district representative; Mr. Witt talks about his achievements.
104	Students urged to make difference, cast votes Northern Iowan 97:3, p.9	09/01/2000	Encourages students to vote for state legislators who will maintain UNI's level of funding.
105	In the end, higher education spared deep cuts by the Iowa Legislature Public Relations News Release 1999:414, p.1	05/22/2000	The recently signed education funding bill will be discussed by Keith Saunders.
106	Budget debate ended Northern Iowan 96:55, p.1	04/28/2000	The Iowa Senate passes budget for FY2001 giving UNI $1.4 million more than what the Iowa House had proposed. Senators feel this was due to the successful lobbying done by UNI students and others.
107	'Snitch' bill passes Senate Northern Iowan 96:53, p.1	04/21/2000	Iowa Civil Liberties Union is encouraging students to contact their legislators to stop the passing of House File 2437.
108	UNI faces tough road ahead Northern Iowan 96:50, p.9	04/11/2000	Believes Republican legislators are denying UNI extra funds to cover enrollment growth.
109	Second statehouse rally planned Northern Iowan 96:48, p.3	04/04/2000	Students from the three Regents universities will make second trip to State Capitol to discuss the proposed budget bill.
110	Budget passes Iowa House Northern Iowan 96:47, p.4	03/31/2000	Budget containing cuts passes House, moves on to Senate.
111	Students protest budget Northern Iowan 96:47, p.1	03/31/2000	Students go to Des Moines to protest budget cuts; photo.
112	Students took to Capitol to make voices heard Northern Iowan 96:47, p.6	03/31/2000	UNI students went to the State Capitol to discuss the budget cuts.
113	The Constitution of the United Schools of Iowa Northern Iowan 96:47, p.6	03/31/2000	Students from UNI are letting their voices be heard as they talk to representatives in the Iowa House and Senate.
114	Budget cuts threaten students' education Northern Iowan 96:45, p.6	03/24/2000	The Iowa Legislature has proposed a $12.1 million dollar cutback in the funding for the three Regents universities. Urges students to become involved.
115	Legislature proposes more budget cuts Northern Iowan 96:45, p.1	03/24/2000	Detailed look at proposed budget cuts from state legislature; NISG plans media blitz and visit to state capital.
116	NISG plans media blitz at State Capitol Northern Iowan 96:45, p.9	03/24/2000	Plans announced for trip to Des Moines; meeting set for distribution of monies for student organizations.
117	News conference and rally scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 10 a.m., State Capitol Building, Des Moines. Students from the 3 Regent universities. . . Public Relations News Release 1999:316, p.1	03/23/2000	Students from the three Regents universities will respond to recent Legislative proposal for budget cuts.
118	State Rep. Rosemary Thomson will be on the UNI campus Friday, Feb. 25, to hear concerns and ideas on a potential campus alcohol ban law Public Relations News Release 1999:261, p.1	02/17/2000	Rosemary Thomson speaks on campus to get input on the proposed bill to prohibit alcohol on all public and private college campuses in Iowa.
119	Update on the 2000 Iowa Legislative session Public Relations News Release 2000:195, p.1	02/07/2000	Keith Saunders, assistant director for Government relations at UNI will discuss UNI's legislative agenda for 2000.
120	Iowa House considers statewide dorm drinking ban Northern Iowan 96:30, p.1	01/21/2000	Iowa House is considering a bill that would ban alcohol from dormitories in all private and public institutions in Iowa; photo.
121	Legislative priorities set for Iowa General Assembly 1999 Campus News Network 9:10, p.1	01/11/1999	UNI priorities in the new legislative session will be improving teacher education, establishing social work master's degree, and enhancing technology available to students; funds for ABIL, Institute for Decision Making, and IWRC will be requested.
122	UNI set priorities for 1999 General Assembly Public Relations News Release 1998:205, p.1	01/07/1999	UNI has list of priorities to present to the Iowa legislature when they convene beginning today.
123	UNI fares well in the 1998 General Assembly Northern Iowa Today 27:1, p.4	09/01/1998	Survey of legislative actions relating to UNI.
124	Previewing the 1998 Iowa Legislature Public Relations News Release 1997:167, p.1	12/23/1997	UNI Director of Governmental Affairs Keith Saunders will discuss key issues in the upcoming session of the General Assembly.
125	NISG passes two resolutions Northern Iowan 92:14, p.3	10/13/1995	NISG passes plan for students to shadow legislators.
126	Collective bargaining A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.428	07/01/1995	Detailed account of legal actions and negotiations leading to the election of a faculty bargaining agent; photo.
127	Legislative study committee A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.357	07/01/1995	A committee of legislators visits campus and makes recommendations related to curtailing expenditures.
128	The image of UNI 1969-1970 A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.302	07/01/1995	The effects of campus events on the public perception of UNI.
129	Two words to grow by Campus News Network 5:18, p.3	05/30/1995	Suggests that it is time to contact state representatives to thank them for their work.
130	Round two of the Iowa death penalty coming in 1996 Northern Edition 3:9, p.6	03/15/1995	Report on debate in Iowa General Assembly.
131	Students battle lawmakers over performing arts center Northern Iowan 91:41, p.1	02/24/1995	Some legislators believe that the center should be built with private funds.
132	Budget cuts are coming across the board Northern Edition 3:6, p.7	02/22/1995	Report on legislative action.
133	Students storm capital, lobby Iowa lawmakers Northern Iowan 91:40, p.1	02/21/1995	Students will go to Des Moines tomorrow to lobby legislators.
134	Forum lets public talk with legislators Northern Iowan 91:37, p.2	02/10/1995	AEA 7 sponsors forum.
135	Student leaders battle budget with legislators Northern Iowan 91:33, p.1	01/27/1995	Students lobby legislators in Des Moines; photo.
136	Iowa legislature needs more women involved Northern Edition 2:10, p.3	03/30/1994	Patricia Harper urges women to become involved in political activity; photo.
137	Health care reform steps backward Northern Edition 2:9, p.3	03/16/1994	Don Redfern is critical of political process which upset bipartisan work.
138	USI urges students to participate in call-in campaign Northern Edition 2:8, p.3	03/09/1994	Urges students to call legislators.
139	UNI students impact state legislature Northern Iowan 90:41, p.1	03/01/1994	Seventeen students visit Des Moines for Lobby Day.
140	Legislators need to be made aware of U.N.I.'s real needs Northern Edition 2:5, p.2	02/16/1994	Don Redfern urges students to contact legislators.
141	Lobby Days are coming Northern Edition 2:4, p.2	02/09/1994	NISG representatives plan to go to Des Moines to meet legislators.
142	My Side of the Fence; students urged to convince legislature of UNI's funding needs Public Relations News Release 2:3, p.3	02/02/1994	Urges students to tell legislature what they want.
143	My Side of the Fence Northern Edition 2:2, p.2	09/10/1993	Bill Witt urges UNI community to keep him informed.
144	Harry Slife resigns State Senate seat Northern Edition 1:1, p.1	08/25/1993	After completing the remainder of the term of the previous senator and serving one year of his own elected term, Harry Slife resigned. A special election for his seat will be held in September.
145	Who will be your next state senator? Northern Edition 1:1, p.3	08/25/1993	Brief biographical information on candidates Sandra Glenn and Don Redfern; photo.
146	Make a difference; Lobby Day II Northern Iowan 89:51, p.3	04/09/1993	NISG and USI sponsor second trip to Des Moines.
147	Lobby Day participation encouraged Northern Iowan 89:32, p.2	01/22/1993	Two buses will travel to Des Moines; urges UNI students to join group which will talk with legislators.
148	Legislature slashes University of Northern Iowa budget again; "Students will be the losers," says President Curris Public Relations News Release 1991:465, p.1	03/09/1992	UNI will be forced to make educational cuts due to the reductions made in state funding by the legislature, according to UNI President Curris.
149	Open forum in Union lets students speak Northern Iowan 88:38, p.1	02/18/1992	Forty students attend meeting with local legislators; photo.
150	UNI Lobby Day pushes for more funds; USI, NISG travel to capital, see state representatives Northern Iowan 88:34, p.1	02/04/1992	Fifty students travel to Des Moines; second day scheduled in March.
151	Geadelmann updates UNI on legislative session Northern Iowan 88:30, p.1	01/21/1992	Explains that most decisions are yet to be made.
152	NISG plans UNI student lobby day Northern Iowan 88:30, p.3	01/21/1992	Wants to take large group of students to Des Moines.
153	Northern Iowa President urges legislators to heed Governor's recommendation: $2 million to UNI to support enrollment growth Public Relations News Release 1991:329, p.1	01/20/1992	Governor Branstad's recommendation of increased support for UNI brings praise from administrators.
154	Geadelmann updates NISG on efforts to acquire funding Northern Iowan 88:26, p.1	12/06/1991	Urges students to address their representatives about funding for UNI.
155	Can one handle the work of two? Public Relations News Release 1991:197, p.1	11/11/1991	Robert Ross airs his concerns about the proposed reduction at the state level to a one house system.
156	Students petition for state to re-evaluate budget cuts Northern Iowan 87:43, p.1	03/05/1991	Students speak to General Assembly committee; suggest ways to save money.
157	Come "hob nob" with legislators Northern Iowan 87:41, p.2	02/26/1991	Invites students to meet legislators.
158	Actions of the General Assembly--1890-1902; finally significant commitment A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.115	07/01/1990	Analysis of the struggles to obtain adequate funding for the Normal School; the millage tax; the Auditorium Building dedication; photo.
159	Gestation and birth A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.7	07/01/1990	General educational background in Iowa prior to the founding of the Normal School; description of General Assembly actions which resulted in the founding of the school; initial actions of Board of Directors; photo.
160	Increased needs during a time of economic stress A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.379	07/01/1990	Presidents Seerley's efforts to meet generally austere funding from the General Assembly; photo.
161	Institutional growth and program expansion to 1890 A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.107	07/01/1990	Enrollment grows; the Board outlines its authority more clearly; difficulties with the Boarding Department and physical facilities; photo.
162	The Coordination Plan debated and rescinded A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.295	07/01/1990	President Seerley and school supporters attempt to counter the plan to limit the Teachers College to a two year curriculum; they and their political allies manage to defeat the scheme.
163	The General Assembly and the State Normal School 1904 through 1909 A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.237	07/01/1990	Detailed discussion of the various inquiries, investigations, and responses associated with defining the appropriate role for the Normal School; attempts to form a unified governing board for the three state schools; photo.
164	The quest for adequate financial support A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.37	07/01/1990	Early changes in faculty; General Assembly actions affecting the Normal School; the building of the second hall: South Hall, later Old Gilchrist Hall; photo.
165	Additional appropriations top legislative action Northern Iowan 86:54, p.1	04/20/1990	Quick look at budget.
166	Student leaders attend legislative reception Northern Iowan 86:38, p.1	02/16/1990	Students talk with legislators about important campus projects.
167	Students invited to reception Northern Iowan 86:37, p.3	02/13/1990	USI sponsoring reception for legislators in Des Moines.
168	Put green into education Northern Iowan 85:45, p.3	03/14/1989	Offers directions for writing to General Assembly about education funding.
169	State legislature comments on duplication Northern Iowan 85:43, p.3	03/07/1989	Some background on the Peat Marwick problem.
170	Bills introduced to change laws on incest Northern Iowan 85:40, p.7	02/24/1989	Norman Story talks about proposed legislation.
171	Area legislators discuss funding of education Northern Iowan 84:43, p.1	03/04/1988	Attend legislative forum.
172	Blame for boiler fee should not fall on UNI Northern Iowan 84:43, p.3	03/04/1988	Believes General Assembly and Governor are at fault.
173	Geadelmann presents speech on legislation Northern Iowan 84:40, p.4	02/23/1988	Pat Geadelmann talks about the effects of probable state budget cuts.
174	Senate OKs student seat Northern Iowan 84:40, p.4	02/23/1988	Deb Blume talks about the prospects for the passage of legislation to establish a student seat on the Board of Regents.
175	Legislator's attitudes are typical of others' Northern Iowan 84:39, p.2	02/19/1988	Believes that students' importance is often not appreciated.
176	College costs raise concern of legislators Northern Iowan 84:12, p.1	10/06/1987	Comments from Wally Horn and Jim Lind.
177	Student lobbyists support work study Northern Iowan 83:51, p.4	04/10/1987	Thirteen students try to persuade legislators on value of work-study program.
178	Lobby Day, phone-in featured in Legislative Awareness Week Northern Iowan 83:50, p.4	04/07/1987	UNISA and USI will lead efforts.
179	Senior counselor from Soviet mission to the U. N. to speak at UNI for Model U. N. Friday (April 10); more than 750 high school students to attend Public Relations News Release 1987:302, p.1	04/06/1987	Almost eight-hundred high school students across the Midwest participated in the model United Nations. Participants were addressed by Senior Counselor Igor Khalevinskiy of the Soviet Union. Professor Richard Newell served as adviser to the model U. N.
180	Waterloo senator says UNI's name sounds like 'neighborhood school' Northern Iowan 83:41, p.7	02/27/1987	Jim Lind would like to change UNI's name; Marv Diemer would not like to do that.
181	Regents recommend $10.1 million UNI power plant project to legislature Public Relations News Release 1987:227, p.1	02/19/1987	The Board of Regents appeals to the Iowa General Assembly to fund a $10.1 million power plant and boiler replacement project. Consulting engineers from Sega, Inc. recommended a new steam distribution system, coal storage, and a steamline tunnel.
182	Lobbying efforts may aid work-study funds Northern Iowan 83:33, p.3	01/30/1987	23 students travel to Des Moines.
183	Students urged to lobby tomorrow Northern Iowan 83:32, p.2	01/27/1987	Asks students to attend a demonstration at the Iowa Capitol.
184	Lobby Day Wednesday Northern Iowan 83:31, p.1	01/23/1987	Students will lobby the General Assembly.
185	Students asked to lobby Northern Iowan 83:28, p.2	12/09/1986	Asks students to talk to legislative representatives about a proposed tuition hike.
186	Legislature to blame Northern Iowan 83:9, p.2	09/26/1986	Discusses some possible causes of the recent enrollment cap.
187	Iowa's drinking age raised to 21 Northern Iowan 82:56, p.5	05/06/1986	Law will go into effect on July 1, 1986.
188	Money-related bills affect students Northern Iowan 82:45, p.4	03/28/1986	Iowa legislature is considering several bills that would affect students.
189	Lobby Day addresses student needs Northern Iowan 82:31, p.3	01/31/1986	Joe Cacciatore talks about the effort.
190	UNI-Dome, once a dream, now a reality which lives up to its name Public Relations News Release 1986:219, p.1	01/24/1986	The air-inflated UNI-Dome opened in 1976, UNI's Centennial Year and it combines the features of three buildings- a football stadium, fieldhouse and large auditorium; cost of the dome was seven million dollars; was one of only four in the world.
191	Between hock and a hard place Alumnus 70:4, p.13	01/01/1986	Dr. Voldseth presents views on upcoming General Assembly; photo.
192	Lobby legislators through SPELL Northern Iowan 82:16, p.7	10/29/1985	A look at the USI program to contact and inform legislators.
193	State underfunds universities Northern Iowan 82:2, p.1	09/06/1985	Underfunding of portion of tuition spent on bonds not funded; may lead to higher tuition.
194	House Judiciary Committee kills drinking age proposal Northern Iowan 81:53, p.1	04/26/1985	General Assembly will not raise drinking age despite potential loss of federal highway funds.
195	Students lobby in Des Moines Northern Iowan 81:38, p.8	02/26/1985	Twenty-four UNI students make trip.
196	Vitality fund stance Northern Iowan 81:15, p.3	10/26/1984	State representative Harlan Van Gerpen comments on the Vitality fund for the UNI staff.
197	Branstad sets priorities for session's final weeks Northern Iowan 80:48, p.1	04/03/1984
198	Funding to be discussed Northern Iowan 80:12, p.5	10/07/1983	Would encourage teachers to study math and science.
199	Representative's action questioned Northern Iowan 79:13, p.2	10/12/1982	Student displeased with work of Representative Marv Diemer.
200	Regents are not immune Northern Iowan 79:10, p.2	10/01/1982	Author disagrees with assumptions made earlier this year by a candidate during a political debate.