STATE TREASURER

North Dakota Bill Requires Divestment From Chinese-Owned Companies

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill that would divest money from the Legacy Fund away from Chinese-owned businesses. If passed, the bill would also initiate a review of all Legacy Fund investments to determine which direct holdings include securities of any Chinese companies. Indirect investments in Chinese-owned companies, such as through a mutual fund, would…

State Treasurer Candidate Comes Forward While Democrats Cancel State Convention

Mark Haugen says he wants to restore integrity and accountability to the office

BISMARCK, N.D. — A Bismarck Democrat is running for State Treasurer. Mark Haugen says he wants to restore integrity and accountability to the office. The North Dakota native works as a student success adviser at the University of Mary. Republican State Treasurer Kelly Schmidt is not seeking another term. State Democrats are also calling off their state convention next weekend…