Chris Dunker

Lincoln

Higher Education and State Government Reporter at Lincoln Journal Star

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Deep core samples drilled at Nebraska winery uncover answers beneath the soil

2 days ago | omaha.com | Chris Dunker

PALMYRA, Neb. — Long before Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery was established southeast of Lincoln — hundreds of thousands of years before — ice sheets pushed clay, gravel and sand from the deep north across Nebraska. When the glaciers retreated, very fine dust blown in from hundreds of miles away would settle over the top of the till, until the glaciers advanced once more to sprinkle new sediments across the landscape.
Nebraskans voice anger over lack of progress, barriers in medical cannabis bill

3 days ago | rapidcityjournal.com | Chris Dunker

Six months to the day after Nebraskans passed ballot initiatives legalizing and regulating cannabis for medical use, some of those same Nebraskans questioned whether or not their elected representatives had received the message.
Deep core samples drilled at Nebraska winery uncover answers beneath the soil

4 days ago | journalstar.com | Chris Dunker

PALMYRA — Long before Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery was established southeast of Lincoln — hundreds of thousands of years before — ice sheets pushed clay, gravel and sand from the deep north across Nebraska. When the glaciers retreated, very fine dust blown in from hundreds of miles away would settle over the top of the till, until the glaciers advanced once more to sprinkle new sediments across the landscape.
NU president: Nebraska budget could mean tuition increases this year

5 days ago | kearneyhub.com | Chris Dunker

LINCOLN — The Legislature gave first-round approval to the state’s two-year budget on Tuesday, including a marginal increase in state support to the University of Nebraska system. At the end of eight hours of debate, lawmakers advanced the mainline budget bill (LB 261) that would close a projected deficit of $262 million on a 37-6 vote. NU President Jeffrey Gold told faculty, students and staff he would continue working with Gov.
NU president: Nebraska budget could mean tuition increases this year

6 days ago | kearneyhub.com | Chris Dunker

LINCOLN — The Legislature gave first-round approval to the state’s two-year budget on Tuesday, including a marginal increase in state support to the University of Nebraska system. At the end of eight hours of debate, lawmakers advanced the mainline budget bill (LB 261) that would close a projected deficit of $262 million on a 37-6 vote. NU President Jeffrey Gold told faculty, students and staff he would continue working with Gov.
USDA grant that helped Nebraska small farmers put on pause amid Trump spending cuts

6 days ago | yorknewstimes.com | Chris Dunker

Chloe Diegel and Alex McKiernan started Robinette Farms with the simple mission of providing locally grown food to families in the Lincoln area. Located near Martell, the farm provides roughly 200 subscribers with customizable options for locally grown produce and meats to be delivered each week. But during COVID, Robinette Farms added another dimension to its business model, Diegel explained.
NU president: Nebraska budget could mean tuition increases this year

6 days ago | theindependent.com | Chris Dunker

LINCOLN — The Legislature gave first-round approval to the state’s two-year budget on Tuesday, including a marginal increase in state support to the University of Nebraska system. At the end of eight hours of debate, lawmakers advanced the mainline budget bill (LB 261) that would close a projected deficit of $262 million on a 37-6 vote. NU President Jeffrey Gold told faculty, students and staff he would continue working with Gov.
Nebraska senators close $262M budget gap with transfers

6 days ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Chris Dunker

LINCOLN -- To help close a projected budget deficit of $262 million, Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday pulling millions of dollars from a range of cash funds into the state’s general fund. A day after giving first-round approval to the biennial budget (LB261), the Legislature advanced a companion measure (LB264) that draws $132 million from the state’s rainy day fund. Approximately $690 million remains in the cash reserve.
USDA grant that helps small Nebraska farmers put on pause amid Trump spending cuts

6 days ago | omaha.com | Chris Dunker

MARTELL, Neb. — Chloe Diegel and Alex McKiernan started Robinette Farms with the simple mission of providing locally grown food to families in the Lincoln area. Located near Martell, the farm provides roughly 200 subscribers with customizable options for locally grown produce and meats to be delivered each week. But during COVID, Robinette Farms added another dimension to its business model, Diegel explained.
USDA grant to help small farmers put on pause amid Trump spending cuts

1 week ago | journalstar.com | Chris Dunker

Chloe Diegel and Alex McKiernan started Robinette Farms with the simple mission of providing locally grown food to families in the Lincoln area. Located near Martell, the farm provides roughly 200 subscribers with customizable options for locally grown produce and meats to be delivered each week. But during COVID, Robinette Farms added another dimension to its business model, Diegel explained.