Linda Rogers (politician)

Linda Rogers is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana Senate for Senate District 11. She assumed office on November 7, 2018.

Linda Rogers
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 11th district
Assumed office
November 7, 2018
Preceded byJoe Zakas
Personal details
BornBad Axe, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children1
EducationCentral Michigan University (BS)

Early life and education

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Rogers was born in Bad Axe, Michigan. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics education from Central Michigan University.[1]

Career

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After graduating from college, Rogers worked as a teacher. She has also owned and operated several businesses, including Lindy's Restaurant, Juday Creek Estates, Nugent Builders, and the Juday Creek Golf Course. Rogers also worked as the president of the National Golf Course Owners Association and the Indiana Home Builders Association.[2] She was elected to the Indiana Senate in 2018.[3][4] In 2022, Rogers authored an amendment to House Bill 1134 that would require school learning management systems and teaching materials more accessible to parents.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Linda Rogers' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  2. ^ "Local businesswoman Linda Rogers announces her bid for Indiana State Senate District 11". wndu.com. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  3. ^ "Linda Rogers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  4. ^ "Linda Rogers". Indiana Senate Republicans. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  5. ^ Wooten, Taylor. "Controversial House education bill is watered down, re-introduced". The Statehouse File. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  6. ^ "Republican state senator proposes series of changes to controversial school bill". wthr.com. February 15, 2022. Retrieved 2022-08-04.