State Rep. Dockter Sanctioned over Votes Benefiting His Businesses

State Rep. Dockter sanctioned over votes benefiting his businesses

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — State Representative Jason Dockter has been found in violation of multiple ethics regulations, following a hearing held by the North Dakota Ethics Commission on Friday, May 27, 2025. The case stems from his financial interests in two properties leased to the state while actively serving in the legislature. The ethics investigation into Rep. Jason Dockter emerged from a series of complaints filed in late 2022 by a group of …

North Dakota Ethics Commission rules campaign funds may cover child care, security

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Ethics Commission has ruled that individuals running for office and elected officials are allowed to expense child care and security costs under their campaign finances. Permissible security expenses range from personnel to cybersecurity software used strictly for official business, according to the opinion, which was issued Wednesday. The opinion highlighted the recent assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her hu…

Candidates & state lawmakers in ND can use campaign money for childcare & security after Ethics Commission ruling

NORTH DAKOTA – The North Dakota Ethics Commission is approving of candidates and state lawmakers using campaign money to care for children, a person with a disability or medical condition and security costs. The request was made in January by Dem-NPL State Senator Josh Boschee of Fargo. The Ethics Commission based its ruling on the North Dakota constitution. The board also cited the shooting deaths of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman an…

Ethics Commission approves use of campaign funds for childcare and security costs - Dem-NPL Party Democrats

Open the article to view the coverage from Dem-NPL Party