DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

The plan, which would involve moving youth among five state-run facilities, came as a surprise to many advocates, lawmakers and staff earlier this year.

May 1, 2026Updated: May 1, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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