MN House: State Supreme Court could have final say in power struggle
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kicked off the 2025 legislative session.
Minnesota Democrats ask state Supreme Court to resolve state House power struggle
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the state's highest court to intervene in a partisan power struggle that has roiled the start of the 2025 legislative session. Simon,
Minnesota Supreme Court should not intervene in state House disputes
It would set a horrible precedent to decide what legislators have the duty and authority to decide themselves.
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House Republicans and Democrats have been embroiled in a fight over whether the state House GOP, with 67 seats to 66 Democrats, has true majority rule.
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Minnesota House Democrats didn't show up for the start of the session and GOP members are making moves without them there. As our Frankie McLister reports, it doesn't appear either side will be budging.
Minnesota Democrats sue House Republicans over ‘unlawful’ session
Republicans maintain that their 67-66 edge in the House gives them authority to elect Lisa Demuth as House speaker.
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