LINCOLN- A legislative hearing on Wednesday to confirm the leader of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services diverted at times from agency goals to religion, sin, social media, and more. DHHS CEO Steve Corsi assumed the seat on September 11th, but faced immediate opposition over past controversies related to his previous service in Missouri and Wyoming, as well as his past activity on Twitter.

Corsi, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, said he appreciated Pillen's recognition of how his background and experience may prove beneficial. "I believe when called to public service," said Corsi, "there is only one right answer: yes." During the hearing, Corsi committed to improving DHH's timelines and the quality of economic assistance processing, overhauling the state foster care system, and addressing the needs of early childhood education.

Asked whether or not he had heard that Gov. Pillen planned to cut DHHS spending by 18%, Corsi said he had never heard that number. He also shot down rumors that mass layoffs could come soon to the department. Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, during the hearing, questioned Corsi over his likes, posts, and reposts on Twitter. Corsi walked the committee through each like and post, often veering into religious territory.

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