Brandon Prichard Calls for Accountability After Ray Holmberg Scandal

On this episode of Legislature Today, former State Representative Brandon Prichard fills in for Gary and leads a serious and important discussion. The show opens with a look at the disturbing case of Ray Holmberg, a former North Dakota state senator who was convicted of child sex crimes. Holmberg had a long career as a lawmaker, educator, and school counselor, and was tied for the longest-serving legislator in the country. His shocking downfall has sparked concern across the state and raised questions about how someone in his position was able to avoid accountability for so long.

To address the need for change, Representatives Rios, Heilman, and Brown join the conversation to talk about a new resolution that would make government officials mandated reporters. This means that if someone working in government sees signs of child abuse or exploitation, they would be legally required to report it. The goal is to close the gaps that allowed abuse to be ignored and to protect the most vulnerable members of society. This episode of Legislature Today tackles tough topics and highlights the importance of leadership that stands up for truth, transparency, and responsibility in public service.