OMAHA- In a recent report, an employee whistleblower claimed the Department of Agriculture had repeatedly failed to enforce a state law governing cat and dog breeders and rescue families. The employee had worked in the department for four decades. The ombudsman's office had reason to believe the department violated the state's whistleblower act by retaliating against the employee.

The Agriculture Committee said the allegations were very serious and the committee will be investigating further since they have oversight over the department. In a letter to Steve Wellman, the Agriculture Department Director, Chairperson Steve Halloran asked if there were any omissions in the report and also asked for their policies and procedures on this matter and wants more clarity on the Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Act. He has yet to receive a reply.

The whistleblower and members of the committee stated these procedures are in place for a reason and law enforcement needs to know about the illegal situations.

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