Effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition rates for certain immigrant students faces foes

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 1,067

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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LINCOLN — Opponents far outnumbered supporters Monday of two legislative proposals seeking to throw out parts of a 20-year-old Nebraska law allowing certain undocumented immigrants who grew up and graduated in the state to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.

In all, 13 Nebraskans testified against Legislative Bills 1061 and 870, introduced by State Sens. Dave Murman of Glenvil and Bob Andersen of Sarpy County, respectively. The bills were aired Monday during a …

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