Rep. Jim Kasper filed more public records requests than any other North Dakota lawmaker this session—then expressed regret that those requests were public. His comments came during Sunshine Week, a national initiative celebrating government transparency. Among Kasper’s nine requests were records targeting school policies on transgender students and inquiries into potential conflicts of interest involving state officials. While some lawmakers voiced support for open records laws, Kasper’s stance has sparked renewed questions about where transparency ends and personal political strategy begins. The full debate is now squarely in the public eye.
Joshua Irvine with the Grand Forks Herald has the full story that shines a light on lawmakers activities.
