University of Nebraska President disappointed in draft legislative budget - Brent Martin, Nebraska Radio Network

University of Nebraska President J. B. Milliken says the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee recommendation for funding the four-campus system “surprised and disappointed” him. The committee has released its initial report to the Unicameral for the $7.8 billion two-year budget. The committee report differs from the proposed budget submitted by Gov. Dave Heineman in a few areas, mostly notably in higher education funding. The Appropriations Committee has set aside nearly $20 million less than the governor for the University of Nebraska four-campus system. Appropriations Committee Chairman, Sen. Heath Mello of Omaha, told reporters at the Capitol the committee is waiting to hear from university officials about the deal struck with the governor; which will reward the university with additional state appropriations in exchange for a freeze on tuition. http://nebraskaradionetwork.com/2013/03/05/university-of-nebraska-president-disappointed-in-draft-appropriations-committee-budget/