Attorney general ‘prioritizing’ request for legal opinion on North Dakota investment staff bonuses

By: Jacob Orledge

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: January 6, 2026

Words: 579

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Two North Dakota lawmakers have asked Attorney General Drew Wrigley to formally weigh in on whether the State Investment Board has the authority to offer bonuses to staff responsible for managing the Legacy Fund.

Sen. Sean Cleary, R-Bismarck, and Rep. Mitch Ostlie, R-Jamestown, requested the opinion as the board considers $1.3 million in proposed bonuses for 12 employees of the Retirement and Investment Office.

“This is a fairly new program and a unique …

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