NU President Apologizes to Governor Over Omaha Cancer Center
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The president of the University of Nebraska is apologizing to Governor Dave Heineman over questions about the funding of a $370 million cancer research center in Omaha.
Heineman has insisted that he supported committing $50 million in state money for the project with the understanding that that no local tax dollars would be used.
The governor had expressed surprise that the center would also use $40 million in tax revenue from Omaha and Douglas County.
University of Nebraska President J.B. Milliken acknowledged the university's statements to Heineman weren't always clear and that he "personally apologized to him for any misunderstanding."
In a statement, Heineman says he accepts Milliken's apology. “It is now clear that the original proposal regarding the private fundraising was changed after the Legislature adjourned, and after I had signed the bill into law. President Milliken and I have a very good, professional relationship, and I want that to continue."
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