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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 ...
DFL prepared to skip start of session, claim House GOP poised for 'illegitimate power grab'
Democrats have also voiced concern that Republicans could refuse to seat Rep.-elect Brad Tabke, a Democrat from Shakopee, who ...
Minnesota Democrats consider holding out from legislative session until special election
Hopes for bipartisan comity at the state Capitol this year — forced upon the Minnesota House by the voters, who sent 67 ...
Minnesota GOP files petition challenging timing of House special election
With control of the House at stake, the Minnesota GOP filed a petition in State Supreme Court seeking to change the timing of ...
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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.
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 ...
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.
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Minnesota House must pass budget in 2025 after 2024 session ends in chaos
The 2024 legislative session was an unusual one — bringing chaos on the House floor — and 2025 is already shaping up to be a ...