北达科他州参议院拒绝接受利益冲突规则,因为公众支持免费学校午餐和财产税改革。 North Dakota Senate rejects conflict of interest rules, amid public support for free school lunches and property tax reform.

尽管众议院批准,但北达科他州参议院拒绝了新的利益冲突规则,这引起了批评,认为立法者宁愿个人利益而不是道德标准。 North Dakota's Senate rejected new conflict of interest rules, despite the House's approval, sparking criticism that legislators prefer personal benefit over ethical standards. 与此同时,82%的北达科坦人支持为所有学生提供免费学校午餐,财产税改革正在考虑之中,包括统一20%的减免和高级折扣。 Meanwhile, 82% of North Dakotans support free school lunches for all students, and property tax reform is under consideration, including a uniform 20% reduction and senior discounts. 拜登总统因在未与受害者或法官协商的情况下对15名北达科坦人减刑而面临批评。 President Biden faced criticism for commuting sentences of 15 North Dakotans without consulting victims or judges.