University of Nebraska Asks for $166M Increase in Tax Dollars in 2027-29 Budget

University of Nebraska Asks for $166M Increase in Tax Dollars in 2027-29 Budget Published 25 days ago • loading...

ground.news · September 5, 2026

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## Regents said low enrollment, accreditation concerns and inflation drove the cuts as they seek more state support to stabilize university finances.

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LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved a request to seek $166 million more in taxpayer dollars for the 2027-29 budget cycle. The request calls for an additional $91 million for university operations plus $66.5 million…

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Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature John Arch, left, talks with former Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk. Scheer now serves on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. June 6, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved a request to seek $166 million more in taxpayer dollars for the 2027-29 budget cycle. The request calls for an additional $91 million for university operations…

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Regents unanimously approved the biennial budget request that would increase annual support for university system operations by about $61 million over the 2027-29 biennium.

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