University of Nebraska asks for $166M increase in tax dollars in 2027-29 budget

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 1,319

Last Updated: 5 days, 8 hours ago

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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 to replace software, expand research and recruit top-performing students. The operational increase is based on a four-year average of inflation. Regents will seek an additional 4.25% in state appropriations each budget year, from …

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