A prison sentencing reform bill failed to move in the Nebraska legislature last week, which may derail any plans to fund a new prison.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says the existing penitentiary in Lincoln is well past time to replace…..

Ricketts says Senators can only delay, not avoid building a new prison….

Ricketts says replacement costs are rising rapidly….

The prison sentencing reform bill was halted when sponsors couldn’t get the votes they needed to shut off debate.
Senators have set aside seventy-five million dollars as a sort of down payment on a new prison.