LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Director Scott Frakes, who has headed the state's embattled prison system for the past seven years, has announced he is resigning effective next month.
Media Contacts: Alex Reuss, 402-471-1970 Justin Pinkerman, 402-471-1967 Media Release: Gov. Ricketts Highlights Strong State Revenues, Calls for Action on Key Legislative Priorities From Left to Right: Dept. of Natural Resources Director Tom Riley, Dept. of Correctional Services Director Scott Frakes, Gov. Ricketts, and Senator Lou Ann Linehan Video from today’s press
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Nebraska's push to increase pay for front-line prison staffers appears to have eased some of the chronic shortages that have caused problems in the corrections department, state officials said Monday.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts ramped up his push Wednesday for income tax cuts, a new state prison and a $500 million canal to claim water from Colorado, arguing that the state is expected to collect more than enough revenue to pay for it all.