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Minnesota House Democrats threaten boycott over power-sharing dispute
Minnesota House Democrats pledged Monday to boycott the start of the legislative session if Republicans attempt to use their temporary 67-66 majority to take control of the chamber and elect GOP Leader Lisa Demuth as speaker.
Minnesota Republicans claim control of state House while Democrats threaten a ‘strike’
Rep. Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, proudly introduced herself as the House speaker-designate at a news conference on Monday, saying there’s no longer need for a power-sharing agreement after a newly elected Democrat resigned his seat for not meeting the residency requirement.
Republicans File Petition Over Special Election, Democrats Threaten A No-Show In The Minnesota House
Minnesota House Democrats are threatening not to show up for the first day of the session if a power-sharing agreement isn’t reached with Republicans. The body was tied at 67 until a judge decided that Curtis Johnson didn’t live in the district he won in November.
Minnesota House poised for tense session opening amid power-sharing dispute
Republicans say that even with a temporary 67-66 majority, they plan to act as the majority. That means they’d presumably be able to establish committee control and elect a Republican House Speaker.
Minnesota House DFL threaten session boycott if power-sharing agreement isn't reached
A major power dispute has erupted at the Minnesota State Capitol, jeopardizing the start of the legislative session next week.
Legislative Chaos? DFL threatens to skip start of session if power-sharing agreement with Republicans isn't in place
Minnesota could see one of the most contested starts to a legislative session when state lawmakers meet in St. Paul next Tuesday. The DFL is threatening to skip the start of the session if there’s no power-sharing agreement with Republicans.
Republican Rep. Lisa Demuth expected to be next Minnesota House speaker
Minnesota's legislative session starts on Jan. 14, and a Stearns County representative could be the next Minnesota House of ...
Minnesota Republicans sue over timing of state House special election
Republicans in Minnesota are attempting to get the state Supreme Court to delay a special election that would likely end ...
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GOP sues over timing of special election crucial to Minnesota House power balance
A lawsuit challenges a decision by Gov. Tim Walz to schedule a Jan. 28 special election after a November winner was deemed ...
Minnesota Democrats consider holding out from legislative session for two weeks
Minn. House Democrats consider not attending first two weeks of the legislative session to prevent the chamber from achieving ...
Minnesota GOP, DFL at odds over majority status in upcoming election
Minnesota Republicans are expected to file a petition to the state Supreme Court Monday, hoping to delay a special election that will determine the balance of power in the state House.
Republicans gain temporary control of Minnesota House after Democrat decides not to appeal ruling
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Republicans will start the year with at least a temporary majority in the Minnesota House after a Democrat ...
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Republicans gain edge in Minnesota House after DFLer drops out over residency case
Republicans gain one-seat majority heading into 2025 session as a DFL-won seat becomes vacant. A special election will come ...
Minnesota House seat going to special election after DFL candidate declines to appeal residency decision
A DFL state representative-elect said Friday he will not appeal a judge's ruling that he is ineligible to hold the office ...
Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election for Roseville House seat
Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and are asking for a halt ahead of the legislative session.
At capacity, Fargo jail looks to house some inmates in Minnesota
The Clay County Board of Commissioners will consider a possible agreement with the Cass County Jail in Fargo this week.