Investigation Update: Should The State Spend Public Dollars To Create A Special Interest Group?
A deep analysis shows that the State of North Dakota is spending public dollars to create a special interest group, that then lobbies for and approves more public dollars for its own members.
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about the clear-cut conflicts of interest that State Representative Emily O’Brien appears to have with her role as Chief Operating Officer of the Bioscience Association of North Dakota.
Republican Leadership In Denial About Ethics
Last week, Bismarck state representative Jason Dockter was found guilty of using his office for personal gain. The response from Republican leadership to the verdict has been defensive and in denial. Specifically the response from Republican House Majority Leader Mike Lefor has been tone-deaf and out of touch.
Obtaining Details Has Been A Process
Earlier this week, an ethics complaint was filed by an unknown filer and publicized by a group ***NOT*** a…
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