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University of Nebraska President Ted Carter testifies during a 2021 Appropriations Committee hearing at the Capitol.

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Leaders from the University of Nebraska and two prominent industry groups asked members of the Legislature's Appropriations Committee on Friday to fund the full state appropriations request over the next biennium.

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Reach the writer at 402-473-7120 or cdunker@journalstar.com.

On Twitter @ChrisDunkerLJS

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