Press Article: Attorney General Urges Clarity on Governor’s Veto of Housing Funds
In a recent statement, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley supported Governor Kelly Armstrong’s veto as "sound," contrasting legislative staff views that questioned the clarity of the veto’s intent. This development has significant implications, particularly for $35 million designated for housing programs, which Armstrong’s office inadvertently crossed out in a line-item veto back in May.
Wrigley’s opinion allows the housing funds to potentially proceed unless a legal challenge arises or a special legislative session is convened to rectify the situation. "There’s been a bit of a tempest created, but what the governor did was a very modest veto," Wrigley remarked.
The confusion stems from Armstrong’s veto message, which cut $150,000 intended for a Native American organization focused on homelessness, but also unintentionally omitted the larger appropriation for affordable housing meant to remain intact. Armstrong’s office has acknowledged this as a "staff markup error."
As discussions continue, the future of vital housing funding remains uncertain unless actions are taken to address the oversight.
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