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 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.
House GOP sues secretary of state, accusing him of overstepping authority as presiding officer
Minnesota House Republicans filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court on Thursday accusing Secretary of State Steve Simon of overstepping his authority as presiding officer of the House.
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.
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.
DFL boycott continues as House Republicans file lawsuit against Secretary of State
(ABC 6 News) — At the Minnesota Capitol, House Republicans filed yet another lawsuit as the DFL boycott continued. The lawsuit claims Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is overstepping his authority. Under state law, Simon is the presiding officer until there’s a quorum a House members elect a speaker.
Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House
The Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with Democrats in a power struggle with Republicans over control of the state House of Representatives.
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
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.
MN House Republicans seek Supreme Court’s help to end DFL session boycott
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We’re fighting against Trump’s playbook in the Minnesota House
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MN House members still getting paid amid boycott
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No movement as Minnesota House stalemate reaches Day 15
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Bob Kroll for U.S. marshal among recommendations made to Trump by Minnesota Republicans
House Republicans from Minnesota have made their recommendations to President Trump for the state's U.S. attorney and U.S.