ND Dems say Kelsch should give up chairmanship

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota House's Democratic leader says Mandan Republican Rep. RaeAnn Kelsch should resign as chairwoman of the House Education Committee.

The state Tax Department recently filed a $304,000 lien against Kelsch because she didn't file state tax returns going back to 2004.

Kelsch has said she's working to resolve the problem. She's said she wasn't aware the tax returns hadn't been filed because her husband handled the family finances.

House Democratic leader Jerry Kelsh says RaeAnn Kelsch's income tax problem is a breach of ethics.

He says RaeAnn Kelsch should also resign any leadership positions she has outside the state that are related to her job as a North Dakota lawmaker.

RaeAnn Kelsch declined comment.

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