Statement from ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ¹Ù·½ System President Ted Carter on the Legislature’s approval of the state budget package and deferred maintenance proposal (LB384):
"The budget package approved by the Legislature today will help keep college affordable for the 52,000 students of the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ¹Ù·½. We are grateful for our elected leaders’ support for quality, accessible ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ¹Ù·½ and workforce development in our state.
"Moreover, the Legislature’s approval of LB384 represents a visionary approach to caring for valuable university facilities. Not only does this package save Nebraska taxpayers $1.5 billion over the long term, but it puts our university on a path to self-sustainability in keeping our buildings safe and up-to-date for students, faculty and staff. That sets Nebraska apart on the national stage. We thank Chairman John Stinner for his forward-thinking leadership in stewarding this proposal, and the Appropriations Committee and full Legislature for their strong show of support. With Chairman Stinner’s leadership, senators have delivered a major win to Nebraskans."