Statement of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ of Nebraska President Hank Bounds on the GovernorÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s 2016-17 budget proposal:
ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æœNebraska policymakers have long recognized the importance of an excellent, affordable public university that drives the stateÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s economy and quality of life. Thanks to our partnership, the ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ of Nebraska is the stateÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s most important engine for economic growth and individual opportunity.ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ
ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æœI have committed to the Governor and members of the Legislature that we will be a partner in managing the current fiscal challenges. The steps we took last fall to temporarily limit spending would help us manage these challenges. Looking ahead to the next biennium, I will work closely with policymakers as they develop a budget that ensures an educated citizenry, a strong economy and high quality of life in communities across Nebraska.ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ