Minnesota House Republicans file new lawsuit with state Supreme Court, marking latest development in protracted power dispute
Republicans on Thursday filed a petition to the state's highest court arguing DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon has overstepped his authority in the days since the House hit the reset button late last week.
Minnesota House GOP files lawsuit to force Democrats back to the chamber
After the November election, the DFL and GOP were evenly split at 67 members each and were in the process of negotiating a power-sharing agreement for the next two years. But in l
Minnesota House GOP sues Secretary of State in attempt to strip DFL of salaries
The legal challenge, filed in the State Supreme Court, accuses Secretary of State Steve Simon of thwarting their attempts to penalize boycotting DFL members.
Republicans file new lawsuit over Minnesota House standoff
Republicans, who have been unable to conduct House business during a holdout by Democrats, say their actions are being squelched by quick adjournments and no ability to force the other party back.
Minnesota House GOP files lawsuit to force absent DFL members back to Capitol by fining them
House Republicans on Thursday filed a lawsuit with the Minnesota Supreme Court to compel boycotting Democratic-Farmer-Labor House members back to the Capitol by fining them. House Democrats have been deliberately staying away from the Capitol for more than two weeks — since Jan.
Minnesota House remains in deadlock Monday after Supreme Court order
House Republicans drafted a motion on Monday, Jan. 27 to ask absent Democrats to end their boycott, and for those who remain absent to forgo their legislative salary, but Secretary of State Steve Simon adjourned the House floor before the motion could be heard.
Minnesota House stalemate continues after Supreme Court quorum ruling
The DFL’s boycott of House proceedings headed into its third week Monday. House GOP and DFL leaders hadn’t reached a deal after meeting over the weekend and again Monday morning.
MN House Republicans seek Supreme Court’s help to end DFL session boycott
Minnesota House Republicans want the state Supreme Court to allow them to pressure Democratic-Farmer-Labor representatives to end their Capitol boycott as a weeks-long power struggle continues to stall legislative action.
Negotiations between Minnesota House Republican, Democratic leaders stall
Negotiations to resolve a power struggle for control of the Minnesota House have stalled, which likely means a continued boycott by Democratic-Farmer-Labor members that’s now more than two weeks old.
House Republicans sue Minnesota secretary of state, say Simon is overstepping
In an attempt to stop the salaries of boycotting Democrats, Minnesota House Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Steve Simon with the Minnesota Supreme Court
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As budget cuts loom, Northland schools ask lawmakers for help
ST. PAUL — Northland school superintendents pleaded with lawmakers at the Minnesota Capitol this week to cut them a break as they begin another year of deep budget cuts.