Ever since David Byerman was dismissed as LRC Director, the chiefs of staffs for the Senate President and Speaker of the House have been jointly serving in that capacity.
Non-partisan staff of the LRC have begun to privately wonder if that arrangement is not temporary. Sources tell ITC that LRC staff is concerned that there has been no movement towards starting the process of finding a new person to fill the non-partisan position.
However, other sources have told ITC that the decision has already been made and will be announced soon after the legislature adjourns next month.
We are told there is a current legislator who has expressed interest in the position, however the decision was made to continue with the temporary arrangement rather than have a special election during session.
With only 10 days to go, we should know the answer shortly.
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