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ND Commerce Department identifies $4 million in Development Fund conflicts of interest
Updated Oct 17, 7:10 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- The North Dakota Commerce Department identified two Development Fund board leaders connected to nearly $4 million in conflict of interest transactions. [Bismarck Tribune] [Bismarck Community Buzz (public group)]
- The Commerce Department refused to disclose the names of the companies involved in these conflicts. [Bismarck Tribune] [Bismarck Community Buzz (public group)]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What were the specific nature of the conflicts of interest?
- Why did the Commerce Department refuse to name the companies involved?
- What enforcement or corrective actions, if any, were taken in response to these conflicts?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: The Bismarck Tribune reports the Commerce Department's identification of conflicts of interest and emphasizes that the department withheld company names while noting the significant dollar amounts involved. Read it → · Paywall
- Bismarck Community Buzz (public group): The Bismarck Community Buzz shares the Tribune's reporting on the identified conflicts. Read it →
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