Board of Regents Approves Budget Request
Regents approve NU state budget request with two years of 4% increases
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved a proposed state budget request that includes a 4.25% increase of the university’s operational budget for each of the next two years.
Jolie Peal , Reporter Nebraska Public Media News
University of Nebraska asks for $166M increase in tax dollars in 2027-29 budget • Nebraska Examiner
The NU Board of Regents unanimously approved a request to seek $166 million more in taxpayer dollars for the 2027-29 budget cycle.
Zach Wendling
NU Board of Regents approves biennial budget request - UNK NEWS
“The vitality of our state depends on the vitality of its university.”
Tyler Ellyson
University of Nebraska seeks state funding boost, citing years of budget cuts
University of Nebraska seeks state funding boost, citing years of budget cuts
Nebraska Community Colleges to See Delay in Spending Cuts
Nebraska community colleges will see delayed implementation of Gov. Pillen’s 5% spending cut • Nebraska Examiner
The effects of Gov. Jim Pillen’s 5% spending reduction across all state agencies aren’t likely to hit Nebraska’s community colleges until mid-2027.
Erin Bamer
Home Affordability in Lincoln
Priced out in Lincoln: How the capital city became the state’s hardest place to afford a home - Flatwater Free Press
Lancaster County’s stagnant wages and high prices have made its homes the least affordable in the state.
Emily Wolf
Key DHHS Leader Resigns
Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of Medicaid & Long-Term Health Director
Pillen Extends Wildfire Support, and Ricketts Introduces the PREPARE Act
Pillen reissues executive order for relief for commercial drivers
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen extends executive order to support farmers impacted by wildfires, droughts
Ricketts introduces PREPARE Act to improve wildfire response efforts in Nebraska
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts has introduced federal legislation to improve wildfire response efforts in Nebraska.
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