$1 Million for Public Records. Can DHHS Prove Its Estimate?

Curt Safranek wanted answers about Nebraska’s developmental disability services. DHHS responded to his public records request with an estimate of nearly $1 million—and a completion date in 2076.
Even after he narrowed the request, the estimate remained nearly half a million dollars, with a 25-year wait.

Safranek and his attorney, Daniel Gutman, join Dan Parsons to discuss the lawsuit, the services Curt’s 24-year-old son Will depends on, and why families are demanding transparency.

The records concern communications surrounding a proposed $420,000 consulting contract to review Nebraska’s controversial interRAI assessment system. Safranek explains his concerns about the review’s independence, while Gutman outlines their challenge to the state’s cost and time estimates.

What does accountability look like—and what happens to families while they wait?

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What sets Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek apart in Nebraska’s District 4 race?

She points to listening, learning from constituents and finding policies that work across party lines.

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Sen. Brad von Gillern says experience and leadership distinguish him in Nebraska’s District 4 race. He argues that his legislative record and knowledge of taxes and budgeting matter—and Nebraska cannot afford a steep learning curve.

Watch the full District 4 candidate episode of “Road to the Legislature” on The Dan Parsons Show YouTube channel.

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