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2010
- Innovative Grad Program Tackles Water Issues. (2010-03-11). Good NUz.
- $3.1 million NSF Grant Funds Innovative Grad Education Program. (2010-02-25). Water Current (pg. 1; continued on pg. 16) .
- Chilean Casinos On A Roll. (2010-01-28). Santiago Times.
- Final Survey Says: Lincolnites Pretty Pleased With City (2010-01-21). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Suicide Prevention Summit Set This Month. (2010-01-17). Omaha World Hearald.
- Studies Show Problems In System. (2010-01-08). Omaha World Herald.
- Bill Tackling Juvenile Justice Issues Expected To Be Introduced Friday. (2010-01-07). Lincoln Journal Star.
2009
- Survey Yields High Marks for Lincoln; Mayor Hopes for More Feedback Online. (2009-12-22). Lincoln Journal Star.
- $3.1M IGERT Award Is a First for UNL. (2009-11-23). Scarlet.
- Call Center Connects Nebraska to Health Services. (2009-11-06).
- State gets $1.5M grant for suicide prevention. (2009-10-02). Lincoln Journal Star.
- DHHS Using Grant Money to Prevent Youth Suicide. (2009-09-30). 10/11 News.
- Language and Life Lessons, India Style. (2009-08-27). The Scarlet.
- Nature Center Deserves Reprieve. (2009-08-11). Lincoln Journal Star.
- South Branch Library Included in Mayor's Budget. (2009-08-09). Country Club Neighborhood Association Newsletter.
- Lincoln Voices Off on H1N1 Vaccine. (2009-08-08). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Mayor Seeks Delay on Nature Center Admission Fee. (2009-08-06). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Diversity Arm of State Bar is on a Roll. (2009-08-01). Omaha Daily Record.
- 7 from UNL Receive National Awards for Research, Language, Culture Study. (2009-07-08). UNL Press Release.
- Local View: Five Steps to an Acceptable Budget. (2009-06-24). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Local View: Mayor's Survey Unprofessional. (2009-06-24). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Mayor Seeks Input. (2009-06-17). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Letters, 6/15: Results Tainted. (2009-06-15). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Budget Survey Results Cause Controversy. (2009-06-03). 10-11 News, KOLN.
- Online Budget Survey Results Released. (2009-06-03). Eyewitness News, KLKN.
- Survey: Many Willing To Pay For Services. (2009-06-03). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Local View: Survey About Making a Difference. (2009-05-31). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Local View: Don't Depend Too Much On Survey. (2009-05-26). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Cuts Questioned at City Budget Discussion. (2009-05-17). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Nebraskans Weigh In On Electronic Medical Records. (2009-05-01). ACCESS Newsletter.
- State's Minority Committee Continues Seeking Justice. (2009-05-01). The Daily Record.
- Liberty Includes Right of Jury of Peers. (2009-05-01). The Daily Record.
- Local View: Public Opinion Survey Results Will Be Valuable. (2009-04-30). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Photo Question: How Much Should an Online Survey Influence Mayor Chris Beutler and the City Council In Their Budget Decisions? (2009-04-27). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Be Wary of Survey Results. (2009-04-26). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Thanks, Nelson, for Whacking Gasbags. (2009-04-23). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Mayor Launches Online Budget Survey. (2009-04-21). 10-11 News, KOLN.
- Mayor: Lincoln's Budget Picture Bad. (2009-04-21). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Mayor Seeks Public Input On Budget. (2009-04-21). Channel 8.
- Ben Nelson Urges Nebraskans to Educate Themselves with Quality Sources. (2009-04-19). Daily Nebraskan.
- Nelson Slams Talk Show "Entertainment" (2009-04-17). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Documentary Screening, Fortenberry Q&A April 20 (2009-04-16). Scarlet.
- Nebraska Public Policy Center marks 10-Year Milestone. (2009-04-09). Scarlet.
- Immigration Forum Plumbs Depths of Dilemma. (2009-03-25). Lincoln Journal Star.
2008
- Progress Is Seen on Aid to Troubled Kids. (2008-12-03). Omaha World Herald.
- Report Examines View of Nebraskans on Sharing Health Records Electronically. (2008-12-01). eHealth News from the NITC eHealth Council.
- Older Children's Task Force to Meet Tuesday. (2008-12-01). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Nebraska A Winner In Next Energy Phase. (2008-11-12). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Hagel, Kerrey Discuss Health Care Issues. (2008-10-10). The Daily Nebraskan.
- Kerrey, Hagel Eye Gathering Storms Ahead. (2008-10-10). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Lincoln Forum Highlighted Presidential Candidates' Health Care Proposals. (2008-10-10). Omaha World-Herald.
- Report: Public Defender’s Office Stretched Thin. (2008-07-27). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Water Science Focus of Collaboration between UNL, Chinese University. (2008-07-07). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Mayor's Lincoln Budget Proposal Calls for Cuts. (2008-06-12). KOLNKGIN.com.
- Safety Tops Lincolnites' Priorities. (2008-05-29). Lincoln Journal Star.
- "Growing Success": Statewide Community Summit on Depression. (2008-05-28). Lincoln Journal Star.
- In End, Budget Questions Can't be Ducked. (2008-04-23). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Residents Uninformed about City Budget. (2008-04-22). Daily Nebraskan.
- Budget Survey: Lincolnites Rank Safety, Economic Opportunity High. (2008-04-21). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Lincolnites Help City Begin to Budget. (2008-04-12). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Take the Survey about How to Spend Money? It Can't Hurt. (2008-04-06). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Planning for a Panhandle-wide Health Information Exchange. (2008-04-01). Community Health Connection.
- City Budget Survey to Begin This Week. (2008-03-06). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Budget Surveys Set to Begin. (2008-03-03). Lincoln Journal Star.
- City Works with University to Conduct Tax Survey of Lincolnites. (2008-02-20). Daily Nebraskan.
- Cheers for Something New at City Hall. (2008-02-17). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Another Tough Budget Year Looms. (2008-02-13). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Mayor Wants Public Input on Budget. (2008-02-12). 10-11 News, KOLN.
- A "Super Boost" to Panhandle Health Information Exchange. (2008-02-01). ACCESS Newsletter.
- NET and Public Policy Center Receive Four Grants. (2008-01-31). Scarlet.
- Basic Court Documents to be Translated. (2008-01-21). Lincoln Journal Star.
- State Gives Plan for Children's Behavioral Health. (2008-01-04). Lincoln Journal Star.
2007
- Healthy Decisions. (2007-10-28). Omaha World Herald.
- Panhandle-wide Electronic Medical Records. (2007-10-01). Community Health Connection.
- Western Nebraska Health Information Exchange Closer to Reality. (2007-10-01). ACCESS Newsletter.
- State Bar Reviewing Judicial Resources. (2007-09-24). Keith County News.
- Hagel Fields Questions at Town Hall Meeting. (2007-09-03). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Nebraska Legal Diversity Summit Set for Tomorrow at Doubltree Hotel. (2007-09-01). The Daily Record.
- Scoping out the Legal Scene. (2007-09-01). Picture in The Daily Record.
- Western Nebraska Health Information Exchange Network Public Health Reporting-Where Does All The Data Go? (2007-08-01).
- State Above Average in Minority Incarceration, Study Says. (2007-07-22). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Cooperation, Commitment and Communication. (2007-07-01). Community Health Connection.
- South Padre Officials Want Safer Spring Break. (2007-05-01). Houston Chronicle.
- Immigration Views Are Topic of Forum. (2007-03-05). Lincoln Journal Star.
2006
- Three University Programs Receive Awards from the Woods Charitable Fund. (2006-12-07). Scarlet.
- Rural Poll Reflects Immigration Concerns. (2006-11-13). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Project Has Refugees Helping Refugees. (2006-11-01). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Rural Poll: Large Percentage Ambivalent About New Residents. (2006-09-01). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Patient Privacy Stressed in Regional Health Records Plan. (2006-07-01). Community Health Connection.
- Second Annual Barristers' Ball Deemed 'Un forgettable' (2006-05-25). The Daily Record.
- Week of the Juror Begins Next Week. (2006-05-01). Lexington Clipper-Herald.
- Proclamation Signed for Jury Appreciation Week (2006-05-01). Lexington Clipper-Herald.
- Recent Efforts to Make Nebraska Juries More Representative of Their Communities. (2006-05-01). The Nebraska Lawyer.
- Nebraska Efforts to Ensure Equal Access to Justice. (2006-05-01). The Nebraska Lawyer.
- Diversifying State Bar a Challenge. (2006-04-23). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Law Schools Aim to Recruit More Minorities. (2006-04-23). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Nebraska Rural Poll Examines Newcomers, Work, Ties to Agriculture. (2006-04-06). Scarlet.
- 2006: the Year of the Juror. (2006-03-01). Grand Island Independent.
- Seeking Help in Rural Nebraska. (2006-02-05). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Hospital Employee Survey Released. (2006-02-02). Western Nebraska Observer.
- Changes Reported in Minority Justice. (2006-02-01). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Volunteers Lawyers Project Receives $200,000 Grant. (2006-02-01). The Nebraska Lawyer.
- Racial Profiling Reporting Ends. (2006-01-28). Omaha World Herald.
- Year of the Juror Aims to Foster Understanding and Participation. (2006-01-06). The Daily Record.
- Public Policy Center Works With Communities For Development and Safe Drinking Water. (2006-01-01). Water Current Vol 38 No 1, University of Nebraska Water Center.
- Equal Access to Bail Bond. (2006-01-01). The Nebraska Lawyer.
- Harvard Law Professor To Participate in Legal Diversity Summit. (2006-01-01). The Daily Record.
2005
- Panelist: Rural America Must 'Have an Opinion, Become Active' (2005-11-17). North Platte Telegraph.
- Forum Focuses on Rural Needs. (2005-11-10). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Rural Residents Urged to Participate in Local Politics. (2005-11-10). Daily Nebraskan.
- Interpreters Fill Courtroom Niche. (2005-10-26). Lincoln Journal Star.
- AHRQ Awards Over $22.3 Million in Health Information Technology Implementation Grants. (2005-10-25). Research Activities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- What to Teach, Locations and How to Pay for Schools Topic at NET Event. (2005-10-25). Kearney Hub.
- By the People Back in Kearney. (2005-10-14). Kearney Hub.
- Pioneering a New Route to Better Healthcare. (2005-10-01). ACCESS Newsletter.
- Rural Poll Results Worry NE Health Officials. (2005-09-28). Daily Nebraskan.
- Tomkins Receives Fellowship at Arkansas. (2005-09-23). Daily Nebraskan.
- Tomkins to Serve as Clinton School Distinguished Fellow. (2005-09-15). Scarlet.
- Poll Says Rural Nebraskans Talk To Family, Friends About Personal Problems. (2005-09-13). Nebraska.StatePaper.com.
- Fears of Genetically Modified Crops Are Unfounded, Panel Says. (2005-08-21). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Forum Tries to Spread Word on Modified Foods. (2005-08-21). Omaha World Herald.
- Residents to Debate Pros, Cons of Labeling Genetically Modified Foods. (2005-08-18). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Nebraskans to Study, Teach at Clinton School. (2005-07-11). Kearney Hub.
- New Clinton School Has Cornhusker Feel. (2005-07-10). Lincoln Journal Star.
- City Plans Bus Tours of Antelope Valley. (2005-06-15). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Omaha World-Herald Looks at Local Health IT Firms. (2005-06-09). www.iHealthBeat.org.
- Development Projects Spawn New Effort Involving Osceola. (2005-05-19). Polk County News.
- Jury Reform Train Has Left Station. (2005-05-02). The Daily Record.
- Another Step Toward Shared Electronic Patient Records. (2005-05-01). ACCESS Newsletter.
- Nebraska's Legal Diversity Summit. (2005-05-01). CFI News, The Nebraska Lawyer.
- Legal Diversity Summit Deemed Huge Success by Organizers, Participants. (2005-04-19). The Daily Record.
- Hartington Woman Is Voice for Ag. (2005-03-31). Norfolk Daily News.
- Govenor Signs LB 105 (2005-03-30). Press Release.
- Cities Speak Out on Water. (2005-03-28). Omaha World Herald.
- Group Looks at Record-Sharing. (2005-03-21). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Minority Advocate Group Succeeds. (2005-03-03). North Platte Telegraph.
- Peter Gleick Headlines Water Conference in April. (2005-03-03). Scarlet.
- Medical Records of Digital; May Cut Costs, Help Patient Care. (2005-03-01). Omaha World Herald.
- Conversation Looks at Lincoln's Future. (2005-02-25). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Discussing Lincoln's Future: Impact Fees. (2005-02-13). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Discussing Lincoln's Future: Schools and Growth. (2005-02-06). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Crowded Classrooms Are Key Issue. (2005-02-06). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Economic Officials: Lincoln Does Well; Can Do Better. (2005-02-03). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Healthcare's Strategy Against an Ever-Lurking Pitfall. (2005-02-01). ACCESS Newsletter.
- Discussing Lincoln's Future: Economic Development. (2005-01-30). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Residents Will Discuss the Future of Lincoln. (2005-01-30). Lincoln Journal Star.
- A Community Conversation: The Future of Lincoln. (2005-01-29). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Background on "The Future of Lincoln" (2005-01-29). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Shelby and Stromsburg Water Task Force Group Meets for Second Round of Meetings. (2005-01-20). The Polk County News.
- Shelby, Strombsburg Resisdents Participate in Community Input Meeting. (2005-01-20). The Polk County News.
- Good Time to Talk About Lincoln's Future. (2005-01-16). Lincoln Journal Star.
2004
- Grant Links NPRN, Public Policy Center. (2004-12-16). Scarlet.
- Indigent defendants need funds. (2004-12-08). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Minority and Justice Implementation Committee Releases Update on Nebraska’s Indigent Defense Systems. (2004-11-01). The Nebraska Lawyer.
- Yale Professor Talks of Threats to America. (2004-10-11). Daily Nebraskan.
- Locals Discuss Politics for NETV Production. (2004-10-11). Daily Nebraskan.
- Locals Gather to Discuss Issues. (2004-10-10). Lincoln Journal Star.
- By the People. (2004-10-03). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Foundation Awards More Than $68,000 in Grants. (2004-09-15). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Reform Work Begins on Legal System. (2004-09-07). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Task Force: Changes Are Ongoing. (2004-09-07). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Public Policy Center, State to Aid to Storm Victims. (2004-07-15). Scarlet.
- Dial 211 When You Need Help. (2004-06-30). Lincoln Journal Star.
- UNL Helping With Psychological Healing (May 22 Hallam Tornado). (2004-06-10). Scarlet.
- Immigration and Detainees in Nebraska. (2004-06-01). The Nebraska Lawyer.
- Race and Justice in Nebraska. (2004-06-01). The Nebraska Lawyer.
- Diversity in the Legal Profession. (2004-06-01). The Nebraska Lawyer.
- Minority and Justice Implementation Committee Releases Update on Nebraska's Indigent Defense Systems. (2004-01-01). Press Release.
- Arsenic and Old Wells. Nebraska Towns Looking at Estimated Cost of $120 Million to Make Drinking Water Safe. (2004-01-01). Lincoln Journal Star.
2003
- Minority and Justice Implementation Committee Holding Town Hall Meetings. (2003-09-01). Press Release.
- Minority and Justice Implementation Committee Has Early Success-Kudos to Co-chair Dan Harris. (2003-09-01). Press Release.
- Child Advocate Promoting Action on Juvenile Code Revision. (2003-07-01). University of Nebraska College of Arts & Sciences.
- Heed the Call to Action on Courts' Behalf. (2003-02-11). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Harold W. Andersen: Racial Numbers Game Only Perverts Justice. (2003-02-09). Omaha World Herald.
- Judicial Report on Minorities Stuns Few. (2003-02-02). Omaha World Herald.
- Justice System Disparities Found. (2003-02-01). Omaha World Herald.
- Minority Report: Justice Task Force Confirms Disparities. (2003-02-01). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Minorities More Likely to Be Prosecuted in Nebraska, Report Says. (2003-01-31). Omaha World Herald.
- Study: Nebraska's Criminal Justice System Biased Against Minorities. (2003-01-31). Lincoln Journal Star.
2002
- Grant to Coordinate State Behavioral Health Care. (2002-10-10). Scarlet.
- Nebraska Gets $3.7 Million in Faith-based Grant Funds. (2002-10-03). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Mental-health Project Gets $3.7 Million. (2002-10-03). Omaha World Herald.
- HHS Awards $30 Million to Help Level Playing Field for Faith-based and Community Institutions. (2002-10-03). U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Press Release.
- Grant Aids State Behavioral Health Care System. (2002-10-02). UNL News Release.
- Grant Aids Coordination of State Behavioral Health Care Service System. (2002-10-02). UNL News Release.
- Lawmakers Consider Genome Testimony. (2002-09-28). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Local Group Releasing Plan on Drug Abuse. (2002-04-17). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Public Policy Center Thrives Under Tomkin's Leadership. (2002-04-01). The Nebraska Transcript.
- Minority and Justice Task Force Public Hearing. (2002-01-22). Press Release.
- Grant Aids Coordination of State Behavioral Health Care Service System. (2002-01-01). Nebraska Magazine.
2001
- Quality Teaching Matters [Guest View] (2001-07-09). Lincoln Journal Star.
2000
- Public Policy And Lobbying Seminars Set by NU Center. (2000-08-26). Nebraska.StatePaper.com.
- State weighs Ways to Fund, Organize New 211 Call Plan Nebraska. (2000-07-29). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Education Main Topic at Forum on Good Life and Taxation. (2000-05-02). Nebraska.StatePaper.com.
- NU Researcher Gauges Tax-and-Spend Attitudes. (2000-04-30). Omaha World Herald.
- Forum Monday on Tax-and-Spend Questions. (2000-04-30). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Move To Make 211 One-Stop Spot For Health & Human Services Help Gains Steam. (2000-04-12). Nebraska.StatePaper.com.
- Tax Cap Would Boost Public School. (2000-03-29). Lincoln Journal Star.
1999
- University Helps State Leaders Tap Brain Trust. (1999-10-31). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Recommendations Made on Child-Support System. (1999-10-19). Omaha World Herald.
- State Ag Land Carries Tax Burden. (1999-10-02). Lincoln Journal Star.
- State Ag Property Taxes Highest in Nation. (1999-10-02). Lincoln Journal Star.
- State Late on System for Child Support. (1999-10-01). Lincoln Journal Star.
- Policy Center Opens Doors. (1999-09-24). The Daily Nebraskan.
- Public Policy Center Headed in Right Direction. (1999-09-16). Scarlet.
