By Erin Bamer | Reporter
Thursday’s meeting of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents is poised to bring the university one step closer to becoming the sole owner of Nebraska Medicine, and consider a possible tuition hike.
University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold, right, speaks with state senators and NU regents after a forum with dozens of Nebraska state senators regarding NU’s proposal to buy out the share of Nebraska Medicine owned by Clarkson Regional Health Services. At center is Dr. Bill Lydiatt, Clarkson’s CEO, and at left is State Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte. Jan. 14, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)
EDUCATION
By Zach Wendling
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will move one step closer Thursday to becoming the sole owner of Nebraska Medicine while considering whether to increase tuition as part of NU’s next annual budget.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship ring on the White House South Lawn on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)
PUBLIC SAFETY
By Molly Ashford, Nebraska Public Media News
Federal prosecutors allege that a Nebraska man helped plan an attempted shooting and explosive drone attack at the White House UFC fight that took place on Sunday.
Voting booth at the Lancaster County Election Commission office on April, 24. 2026. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)
COMMENTARY
By George Ayoub
Three thoughts …
Nebraskans might do well to pay attention to the cavalcade of conspiracy theories about California’s primary election now befouling podcasts, social media feeds and information super highway off ramps everywhere. Apparently the Golden State — our most populous — takes too long to count its ballots. In some fevered corners such deliberate attempts to get the numbers correct constitutes fraud. Even reputable and legacy media outlets picked up this “story” of leaders, from the president to members of Congress, taking issue with California’s election process.
A declining rural economy and the high cost of healthcare are top concerns for rural Iowans, according to a panel of community leaders. Pictured here is the town of Exira in western Iowa. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)
LABOR & GROWTH
By Cami Koons
A panel of rural Iowans said Tuesday that a declining rural economy and high cost of healthcare are top concerns as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, he’s heard the president’s deal with Iran sets up a 60-day framework for negotiators to reach agreement on more specifics. In this photo, Thune speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill on Sept. 19, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)
D.C. BUREAU
By Jennifer Shutt
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators from both political parties said Tuesday they had yet to see the text of the deal Trump administration officials struck over the weekend to end the war in Iran, though several indicated any final agreement will require their approval.
Officials with the U.S. Department of Education announced plans for its further dismantling on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)
EDUCATION
By Shauneen Miranda
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education announced sweeping efforts Tuesday to outsource its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, in another major step by President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the department.
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