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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.
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 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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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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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
Minnesota Republicans are expected to file a petition to the state Supreme Court Monday, hoping to delay a special election ...
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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 ...
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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Special election for Minnesota House seat to occur as Curtis Johnson resigns
PAUL — Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson announced Friday, Dec. 27, that he will not appeal Ramsey ...
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.