Rogers--Walt (State Representative)

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# Title Date Summary
1 New NISG Legislation Liaison Team chosen
Northern Iowan 115:25, p.2
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) announced its newly-appointed Legislative Liaison Team, which advocates with legislators at the Capitol on UNI's behalf. Members include Ann Metz, Isaak Espersen, Jacob Madden, Jacob Levang, and Joshua Dausener.
2 LTE: Marketing prof calls for tuition solutions
Northern Iowan 114:3, p.3
In a Letter to the Editor, Dennis Clayson, gives a response to the article on August 24, "Reynolds criticizes tuition hikes". Clayson thinks politicians and administrators should not ask for more tuition hikes and instead cut the cost of "extras' that students may or may not use; photo.
3 Gas tax stalls in Iowa legislature before starting
Northern Iowan 110:30, p.1
The proposed Iowa gas tax would be used by the Department of Transportation to fix roadways and bridges. Many road projects are not receiving funding, and the tax may fix this problem. Some fear that the tax could have a negative impact in this economy.
4 Republicans discuss push for funding increase at UNI
Northern Iowan 110:19, p.1
Walt Rogers and Dean Fisher both spoke at the public forum held at UNI. These Republican Representatives support an increase in funding for UNI. At the forum taxes, employment, and cyber-bullying were several other topics discussed; photo.
5 Redeker Center reopened
Northern Iowan 110:13, p.7
The official grand reopening of the University of Northern Iowa's Redeker Cent and the Panther Village Phase II dedication was held inside the Piazza Dining Center on Wednesday, October 9.
6 Local legislators give update on issues at Iowa Capitol
Northern Iowan 109:51, p.1
Legislators met at UNI to discuss funding for higher education and health care reform. There may be a 2.6 percent increase in funding from the state for the three Iowa public universities; photo.
7 BOR proposes increase in funding for UNI
Northern Iowan 109:40, p.1
The Board of Regents discussed changes in the funding for the three universities in Iowa. They are talking about giving more funding to UNI, because more than ninety percent of UNI's students are from Iowa.
8 UNI gathers at Iowa Capitol
Northern Iowan 109:35, p.1
UNI students, staff, and alumni joined the first ever "UNI Day" in Des Moines, Iowa. They shared UNI's story with legislators and expressed the importance of UNI; photo.
9 Obama, Kressig, Danielson, Braley, Rogers reelected
Northern Iowan 109:22, p.1
Election results.
10 Get ready to vote and get to know local candidates
Northern Iowan 109:15, p.3
Information on upcoming election dates and candidates. Brief summaries of each candidate's platform.
11 The right's war on facts
Northern Iowan 109:15, p.4
Student gives information on Republican candidate platforms for local elections.
12 Students unite to advocate higher ed funding at capitol
Northern Iowan 108:47, p.1
Budget cuts at UNI were the topic of discussions between legislators and students. Spencer Walrath addressed the press conference in the Iowa capitol; photo.
13 A tale of two chambers
Northern Iowan 108:38, p.1
Iowa Senate has a 4.5 million dollar increase for UNI in its proposed budget. The House has a three million dollar reduction in their budget. There seems to be a large difference in opinion on education; photo.
14 'STOP THE CUTS'
Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1
Regent's Day brought roughly two hundred fifty students to Des Moines. Students visited with legislators, hoping to hold the line on budget cuts aimed at higher education; photo.
15 For budget cuts, Regents schools not in the clear yet
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.1
House File 45 has been modified and has passed both the House and Senate. The bill addresses saving money now and in the future. It establishes a budget transparency database.
16 More cuts on the way?
Northern Iowan 107:30, p.1
Iowa House of Representatives has passed a bill that could potentially cut $1.6 million from the University budget this fiscal year. Larger classes, higher tuition, and fewer class offering could result; photo.