LINCOLN- The Nebraska Legislature on Monday confirmed Steve Corsi as CEO of the State Department of Health and Human Services, accepting Gov. Jim Pillen’s controversial pick. The vote came after several senators led an organized opposition that raised questions about his past employment and concerns about where he draws the line between his private beliefs and his public job.

State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh and her brother, John, led the questions about Corsi, including many raised from a packet she shared with senators about the nominee’s past actions while in public jobs. The senators discussed Corsi's past employment connections as well as concerns about payment reception in the state of Missouri.

Opposing senators also discussed Corsi’s social media posts, including some he liked or shared that LGBTQ advocates and others described as condescending, rude or hateful. Multiple senators said they would've liked the chance to meet with Corsi prior to the confirmation vote. In the end, Corsi was confirmed with few votes to spare and will be paid a salary of $257,000.

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