LINCOLN - The Nebraska Democratic Party announced Tuesday the filing of Freedom of Information Act requests regarding the sudden resignation of former State Sen. Suzanne Geist and the same-day appointment of Sen. Carolyn Bosn.

A press release from the state Democratic Party says it is asking for transparency from Gov. Jim Pillen, who appointed Bosn.

The press release says Democrats suspect financial influence from the Ricketts and Peed family in the Geist/Bosn swap with an eye on the Lincoln mayoral elections.