Battling the clock: Nebraska lawmakers hit roadblock debating budget for UNMC biomedical research

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 873

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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LINCOLN — With just a few days left before Nebraska’s Appropriations Committee is set to finalize state budget adjustments for floor debate, lawmakers hit an impasse while debating biomedical research funding for the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Gov. Jim Pillen initially proposed cutting all funding slated for the Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Biomedical Research Fund, equating to a $16.15 million reduction over Nebraska’s two-year budget cycle. State Sen. Rob Clements of Elmwood, chair of Appropriations, …

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