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
The legislative chaos in Minnesota - even if Minnesotans aren’t used to this kind of political and legislative gamesmanship - are some of the same tactics lawmakers around the country have tried at least two dozen times before to thwart opponents.
A boycott, an alleged coup, multiple lawsuits — they're all part of the confusion and chaos at the Minnesota legislature.
The Supreme Court justices listened to oral arguments for more than an hour and are expected to issue a ruling quickly.
From the column: "Whether you’re from Shakopee or Duluth, to disregard the will of the voters of any single House district should be incredibly alarming to all Minnesotans."
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.
The House, not the courts, have the power to decide election challenges, according to Minnesota state law and the constitution.
Alex Plechash, the incoming chair for the Minnesota Republican Party, shares thoughts on the start of the new legislative session.
The GOP-aligned group Renew Minnesota blasted out a release: “While Minnesota families were hard at work providing for their loved ones, House Republicans showed up at the Capitol, ready to serve. They got to work… But where were the DFL lawmakers?
Minnesota GOP Chairman Alex Plechash argued at a Monday press conference that intentionally skipping work would expose Democratic lawmakers to election recall efforts. "Minnesotans expect one ...
In that decision, the state's highest court sided with the Minnesota GOP in determining that Gov. Tim Walz issued a writ of special election for District 40B too early. In an appearance Friday ...
After listening to GOP and DFL lawyers argue it out Thursday, the Minnesota Supreme Court could soon rule in a pair of cases that may shift the current power structure in the state House of Representatives.