Ethics in North Dakota politics are raising eyebrows as lawmakers reconvene in Bismarck. Key figures like Rep. Jason Dockter, recently convicted of a misdemeanor over a questionable lease deal, continue to hold office despite calls for accountability. Similarly, other instances, such as lobbyist ties or ethical missteps at the University of North Dakota, emphasize the need for transparency. Yet, meaningful reform seems unlikely, given voters’ apparent indifference.
Will party loyalty prevail over integrity, or can change be spurred from within? These are all parts of the thread Rob Port is pulling on in today’s second nudge toward ethical news. Read him at Inforum.com.
