US EditionNebraska lawmakers reverse course on planned NU cuts due to federal dollars lost
- Nebraska's Appropriations Committee considered increasing NU's state funding by 1.25% for fiscal year 2025-26.
- Federal funding uncertainty, including potential research funding cuts, prompted the committee to reconsider initial plans.
- Lawmakers delayed a vote on NU's budget to gather information on an agreement between Governor Pillen and NU administrators.
- Jeff Gold stated, "NU is tracking roughly $178 million in lost federal funding as of this week, with that number growing daily."
- The proposed 1.25% increase provides $8.7 million, though previous cuts mean NU may still face financial challenges.
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Omaha World-Herald
University of Nebraska funding talks delayed for third time as Pillen, Gold disagree on state aid
For the third day in a row, the Nebraska Legislature's Appropriations Committee punted a decision on state funding for the University of Nebraska system.
Beatrice Daily Sun
Nebraska ExaminerAppropriations Committee considers reversing cuts to NU budget
LINCOLN — The Legislature’s budget-setting committee appears likely to reverse a preliminary cut in state aid to the University of Nebraska recommended by Gov. Jim Pillen. The nine-member Appropriations Committee decided Tuesday, the second day of considering whether to reverse…
York News-Times
Kearney HubNebraska lawmakers reverse course on planned NU cuts due to federal dollars lost
The Legislature’s budget-writing Appropriations Committee indicated it will give the University of Nebraska a small bump in state aid after initially considering a 2% cut to the higher education system.
Nebraska officials hope funding stall on USDA center is just a hurdle
Even though federal funds for this year are on hold, work continues at the University of Nebraska Innovation Campus at the site of the United States Department of Agriculture's National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture.
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