After weeks of deadlock, North Dakota’s Ethics Commission has a full slate again. The appointment of Jared Huibregtse closes a two-month standoff that exposed deeper disagreements over the commission’s direction and authority. The choice follows a withdrawal by longtime member Murray Sagsveen[...]
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North Dakota attorney general voids ethics opinion, says agency lacked authority
A dispute over who sets the rules for campaign finance is unfolding at the Capitol. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has declared a recent Ethics Commission advisory opinion invalid, saying the commission overstepped its authority when it weighed in on the[...]
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North Dakota Ethics Commission considers fines for ‘weaponizing’ complaint process
The North Dakota Ethics Commission is considering establishing a penalty for complaints filed in bad faith. Commissioner Murray Sagsveen during a Wednesday commission meeting proposed adding the penalty as part of a larger update to the commission’s rule process. “I’ve heard many[...]
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Port: Ethics for thee, but none for me
In North Dakota politics, a minor misstep has sparked an uproar. Newly appointed Rep. Dustin McNally admits he mistakenly used his UND email to jot down talking points — a technical violation, but hardly a scandal. Still, former lawmaker Brandon Prichard and[...]
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39 apply to serve on North Dakota Ethics Commission
North Dakota’s Ethics Commission is preparing to fill three upcoming vacancies, drawing 39 applicants from across the state. The pool includes attorneys, former government officials, professors, community organizers — and former commission chair Paul Richard, who hopes to finish the term of[...]
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North Dakota Ethics Commission chair dies
Dave Anderson helped shape North Dakota’s Ethics Commission from its earliest days — a steady presence during its formative years. This week, the commission announced Anderson’s passing, reflecting on his leadership, humility, and deep commitment to public service. A retired brigadier general[...]
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Doug Burgum completes disclosures and divestitures for role as Interior Secretary
Doug Burgum may have stepped into a national role, but his roots—and investments—remain firmly in Midwestern soil. Now serving as Interior Secretary, the former North Dakota governor disclosed ownership of multiple farmland properties across North Dakota and Minnesota, while pledging to divest[...]
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Port: All the ethics and transparency laws in the world won’t matter if the voters don’t care
Ethics scandals used to end careers. Today, they often barely dent approval ratings. In Rob Port’s latest commentary, he traces how public tolerance for political profiteering has shifted—from the uproar over Billy Carter’s Libya ties in the 1970s to today’s partisan indifference.[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers approve Ethics Commission bill with deadline removed
North Dakota’s Ethics Commission will head into the next budget cycle with some new tools — and new rules. Lawmakers passed a nearly $1.4 million budget Friday, keeping funding for a case management system while rejecting a request for a fourth staffer.[...]
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North Dakota House removes new Ethics Commission position from budget, adds 6-month deadline
North Dakota lawmakers are looking to speed up ethics investigations — and tighten the reins on the commission handling them. The House passed a bill Monday setting a 180-day deadline to resolve complaints and scrapping a new staff position focused on ethics[...]
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Democratic ND senator proposes doubling Ethics Commission budget, citing Holmberg case
When headlines about political misconduct start feeling routine, it raises a bigger question: are we doing enough to prevent the next one? That’s the concern Sen. Tim Mathern brought to the Capitol this week, calling for a major expansion of North Dakota’s[...]
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House defeats bill to streamline North Dakota Ethics Commission
The North Dakota House sent a clear message on Monday, rejecting two bills that would have reshaped the state’s ethics oversight. Lawmakers overwhelmingly defeated House Bill 1360, a proposal to give the Ethics Commission greater control over its investigations, citing concerns about[...]
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HB 1505 Addresses Lawmaker Immunity and Conflicts of Interest
North Dakota state Rep. Jason Dockter recently faced a misdemeanor conviction linked to a conflict of interest regarding votes that financially benefited him. This situation has sparked conversations among lawmakers about the ethical boundaries within their ranks. In response, legislative leaders have[...]
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Doug Burgum’s federal rise highlights weaknesses in North Dakota ethics rules
Doug Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota, is making waves this week as he signs an ethics agreement to divest from oil and gas interests he holds in Western North Dakota. It’s an action he notably avoided during his gubernatorial term,[...]
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Ethics and the One-Party State: A Mission Not Yet Accepted
The reluctance of the North Dakota State legislature to accept the recommendations of the newly formed ethics commission should not be a surprise except to the most naive among us. Organizations historically have not been known to reform themselves. Elected officials having[...]
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North Dakota Ethics Commission receives early pushback in legislative hearing
The North Dakota Ethics Commission received pushback from lawmakers Wednesday on one of its first bills, with a nearly unanimous recommendation to reject it. The Ethics Commission can issue advisory opinions to help officials under its jurisdiction understand how ethics laws and[...]