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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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Minnesota GOP to detail new petition to halt special election in District 40B
The Minnesota GOP will be detailing their new petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court to halt the special election to fill the District 40B seat, as it was left vacant after a residency challenge was ...
Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election for Roseville House seat
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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.