Peter Ricketts in 2017 Governor's State of the State speeches

On Crime: Automated sentence calculation for Department of Corrections

[Regarding] the Department of Corrections, we made significant progress in an agency that had been neglected for years. In addition to providing for the basic needs of more than 5,300 inmates, Corrections successfully launched an automated sentence calculation program, implemented the first-ever risks/needs assessment tool, reformed restrictive housing, completed a culture study and staffing analysis, expanded mental health and cognitive behavioral programming, created mission specific housing, and developed an inmate health plan while addressing pay and quality of life issues for Corrections officers.

With this budget proposal, we will reduce protective services vacancy rates, upgrade technology, and improve the Lincoln Correctional Center.

Source: 2017 State of the State address to Nebraska Legislature Jan 12, 2017

On Families & Children: More resources for Child and Family Services

Our first task is to adjust the current year budget to bring it to balance. But behind the numbers are people's lives. Our agencies and programs are designed to serve our citizens--and many of them are people in need.

With this in mind, my proposal provides more resources for Child and Family Services, invests in education, protects reforms in Corrections, and balances the budget without raising taxes.

Source: 2017 State of the State address to Nebraska Legislature Jan 12, 2017

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