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| Kintner addresses corrections reform funding |
| By fremonttribune.com- Sen. Bill Kintner |
| Published: 02/17/2016 |
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The Legislature tackled a lot of large and controversial issues this past week in the Committee hearing process. The Appropriations Committee heard testimony from Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Director, Scott Frakes, regarding the agency's strategic plan and the estimated funds needed to begin implementing the strategy. There has been, as of late, some disagreements between the head of the Legislature’s Ombudsman’s office and the department as to how best to address several issues that have arisen within our correctional system. Senators and stakeholders are falling on one side or the other on what to do about buildings, renovations, priorities and timelines. This is all directed at reaching the goals of the Governor and the Legislature to improve our correctional system, address increased inmate populations and ensure the public’s safety. Director Frakes arrived in Nebraska in February of 2015 with a charge to implement reforms in corrections. Soon, he had to deal with a riot at Tecumseh and its aftermath, and meet the expectations of a legislative oversight committee which is still focusing on several issues that arose prior to the director's tenure. Read More. |
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