MN Supreme Court says Walz must delay special election, extending GOP’s House advantage
DFL Gov. Tim Walz called a special election for a vacant House seat in the Roseville area too early and must choose a later date, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday in a decision that will extend Republicans’ advantage in a power struggle with Democrats in the House by granting them another month with a one-seat majority.
Minnesota Supreme Court seems skeptical of House GOP’s separation of powers argument in quorum suit
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday appeared skeptical of House Republicans’ argument that the judiciary should stay out of the workings of the Minnesota House. The six justices hearing the high-stakes case that could determine control of the Minnesota House seemed poised to issue a ruling that would answer a key question: How many House
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments in case that will determine whether House GOP can legally operate
The Supreme Court justices listened to oral arguments for more than an hour and are expected to issue a ruling quickly.
MN Supreme Court hears DFL, GOP arguments in House control case
Minnesota’s Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether the state House of Representatives can continue to operate with only 67 Republican members present as Democratic-Farmer-Labor representatives continue boycotting the legislative session.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments in House quorum dispute
At the root of the cases before the justices is a question of whether 67 lawmakers is enough for a quorum when there's a vacancy in the 134-seat House of Representatives.
Is Minnesota House GOP ignoring the courts in dispute over Tabke’s seat? Not really
The House, not the courts, have the power to decide election challenges, according to Minnesota state law and the constitution.
Minnesota House Democrats boycott first day of session amid bitter power dispute as GOP moves forward without them
Half the House stood empty on Tuesday when the state Legislature convened for its session and Democrats didn't show up amid a bitter power dispute.
Minnesota Supreme Court Considers Whether It Should Intervene in Partisan Legislative Power Struggle
The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering how deeply it should intervene in a power struggle between Democrats and Republicans over control of the state House
Supreme Court: Minnesota House is ‘dysfunctional,’ but does that mean justices should step in to settle dispute?
At issue before the court is whether the current 67 Republican members constitute a quorum needed for the Minnesota House to do business.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears case at center of state House power dispute
The chaos at the Minnesota Capitol takes center stage on Thursday at the state Supreme Court, where justices will hear arguments in the lawsuits challenging the GOP's actions and leadership in the state House.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments on stalemate of power in House of Representatives
The disarray in the non-functioning Minnesota House of Representatives comes down to five words in the state Constitution: “A majority in each house,” state Solicitor General Liz Kramer told the Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday.
Minnesota GOP may pursue recall elections for DFL members boycotting start of legislative session, party's House leader says
A boycott, an alleged coup, multiple lawsuits — they're all part of the confusion and chaos at the Minnesota legislature.
Democrats' Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states
Democrats in the Minnesota House who have boycotted daily sessions are using tactics that lawmakers around the country have ...
MN GOP vows recall efforts as Dem lawmakers threaten to skip work for two weeks
Minnesota Republicans are in a showdown with Democrats as the GOP attempts to capitalize on a slim and likely temporary House ...
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MN GOP responds to petitions debating House leadership
The Minnesota House of Representatives’ Republicans responded to last week’s petitions to unseat Lisa Demuth as Speaker.
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MN House conundrum: DFL unforced errors, GOP court hopes
Without an agreement between House GOP leader Lisa Demuth -- speaker of the House in the eyes of the GOP members -- and former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman, the boycott likely will not end, ...
Activists disrupt House GOP public safety committee meeting; DFL denounces interruption
Democrats are boycotting the GOP-led House proceedings in an effort to deny a quorum and stop Republicans from claiming the speakership.
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Minnesota's Senate Unites Across Party Lines for Joint Leadership Amid 33-33 Split
Minnesota's Senate leaders create a bipartisan organizing agreement after a member's death results in a 33-33 split.
At the Minnesota Legislature, who’s undermining democracy?
The Minnesota Legislature is in chaos. The start of the session was, by law, to begin at noon Tuesday. The representatives ...