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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 ...
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Minnesota lawmakers prepare to take office — minus the actual office space for some
The Minnesota House will enter the 2025 legislative session with a new power structure and also a new home base down the ...
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Minnesota session agendas start to emerge as power fight drags on, acrimony picks up
Minnesota House Republicans set the table Monday with their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, saying their ...
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DFL House members threaten to be no-shows when 2025 session starts
Republicans hold a one-seat advantage in the House after a judge threw out DFL-er Curtis Johnson’s win due to a residency dispute.
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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 GOP challenges timing of special election that will determine House power
A major power dispute has erupted at the Minnesota State Capitol, jeopardizing the Jan. 14 start of the legislative ...
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Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election
Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and asked for a halt ahead of the legislative ...
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.
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.
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Morrison sworn in as newest Minnesota member of Congress amid celebrations — and some chaos
The freshman who replaced retired Rep. Dean Phillips is optimistic Congress can get things done despite partisanship.