As legislative session looms, judge to issue ruling as soon as this week in close Minnesota House race
A forthcoming ruling from a judge in a case challenging a state House race in Shakopee could throw another wrench in what's shaping up to be a shaky start to the legislative session next week.
Minnesota House Co-Speaker Designate Lisa Demuth shares priorities for the 2025 legislative session
Minnesota House Co-speaker Lisa Demuth talks about the 2025 session as a special election on January 28 determines the Democratic and Republican makeup.
Minnesota Democrats consider holding out from legislative session for two weeks
Minn. House Democrats consider not attending first two weeks of the legislative session to prevent the chamber from achieving a 68-member quorum.
Republicans file suit over special election in Minnesota House
A lone seat could determine the balance of power in the Minnesota House. While a special election is currently scheduled for January 28 to fill that seat, Minnesota Republicans are suing over the timeline.
Minnesota House Democrats threaten to skip first two weeks of legislative session, preventing GOP quorum
House Democrats in Minnesota's legislature are threatening to skip out on the first two weeks of the legislative session starting Jan. 14.
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 Representatives' speaker.
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 that will determine the balance of power in the state House.
MN House: Democrats threaten no-show while Republicans lay out priorities ahead of legislative session
A week before the legislative session’s start, Minnesota House members are butting heads on what the first day will look like. Democrats say a power-sharing agreement is still necessary, while Republicans declare they have a majority in the chamber and will “exercise that right.
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 successful.
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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MN GOP files lawsuit over special election for House District 40B
The Minnesota Republican Party on Monday will discuss its petition related to a special election planned for a State House of ...
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 House seat going to special election after DFL candidate declines to appeal residency decision
A DFL state representative-elect said Friday he will not appeal a judge's ruling that he is ineligible to hold the office ...
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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 ...
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.
The House is set to re-elect Speaker Mike Johnson. But could Tom Emmer emerge as 2nd contender?
The U.S. House of Representatives will decide Jan. 3 whether to re-elect Speaker Mike Johnson to the top GOP job after he ...
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Lawmaker-elect's View: Politically balanced Minnesota House will require bipartisan cooperation
From the column: "The success of this session will depend on whether legislators choose to focus on areas where we can find ...