Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says he understands more money will have to be spent on Corrections to address problems which have arisen in the state prison system.
Ricketts backs the budget proposal submitted by Corrections Director Scott Frakes. . .
Ricketts it would be a substantial increase requested by the Department of Correctional Services. . .
Among other things, the proposed budget asks for 164 new staff members and 75-Million dollars for a new prison facility.
