LINCOLN- Dr. Steve Corsi, acting CEO of the Central Wyoming Counseling Center, was picked on Tuesday by Gov. Jim Pillen to lead the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Pillen, in an announcement, said Corsi will assume the role on September 11th, bringing a "wealth of experience and leadership" from his past work in director roles in Wyoming, Missouri, and California.

In the past, Corsi faced controversy in Missouri for collecting paychecks from two state agencies, an agreement made with then-Gov. Eric Greitens of Missouri that allowed Corsi to be paid $128,000 for leading the Missouri Department of Social Services, in addition to $14,000 from another agency he worked closely with. Several Missouri Democrats took issue with this agreement. A separate controversy surrounding Corsi took place in 2016, when the Wyoming Boys' School purchased a restraint chair, containing shoulder lap, wrist, and ankle straps, similar to those used at the Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp.

Following the announcement that Corsi would assume the leadership role at the Department of Health and Human Services, several state lawmakers highlighted posts that Corsi had 'liked' on Twitter, including several that challenged the efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine and others that disparaged transgender individuals. In response to these, Sen. Megan Hunt noted that Corsi will need to be confirmed by the Nebraska Legislature next year, but claimed that the body will "reject him in 2024."

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