UNI Legislative Update

The Office of Governmental Relations provides legislative updates to the campus community through online communication and bimonthly campus presentations. These updates will inform faculty, staff and students of hot topics facing the legislature and legislative actions affecting UNI and the Regents institutions.

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January 14, 2008

Legislature Convenes

Good afternoon Panthers! Today the 2008 legislature formally kicked off their session with speeches from both political parties. Be sure to check back here periodically to get updates from the Capitol on issues affecting UNI.

Also, make sure you check out what the UNITE site has to offer. There is great information on how-to contact your legislator, UNI's legislative request, and general information about UNI that will enable you to become an effective grassroots advocate.

It goes without saying that those who read this blog actively will have a leg up on the happenings here in Des Moines. Please remember to go to your local legislative forums and write an email or two to your legislator over the next week to let them know that you care deeply about UNI and implore them (the legislators) to make public higher education affordable for all Iowans.

We look forward to having your help this year as we advocate for UNI, but we need your help! Please take some time over the next few days and contact your senator and representative about the importance of UNI on our state. Personal insights and experiences are always the best way to go and always feel free to email me whenever you have a question and remember to check back here soon for me updates!

Joe