Tag #Minnesota Politics

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Walz Returns to Divided Minnesota Legislature After Failed VP Bid

Following a failed vice-presidential bid, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz returned to a divided state legislature, facing scrutiny over past controversies and a stalled legislative session due to partisan gridlock, while maintaining over \$1 million in campaign funds.

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Minnesota Supreme Court Sides with Democrats in House Quorum Dispute

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a quorum in the state House of Representatives requires 68 members, siding with Democrats and potentially invalidating actions taken by the Republican majority since the session began due to a contested election result and ensuing power struggle.

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Minnesota House Democrats Threaten Boycott Amidst Election Dispute

Minnesota House Democrats are threatening to boycott the first two weeks of the legislative session starting January 14, leaving Republicans without the quorum needed to govern due to a court ruling that deemed a newly elected Democrat ineligible, giving Republicans a temporary one-seat advantage un...

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Minnesota Republicans Secure Temporary House Majority After Democratic Boycott

Following a court decision disqualifying a Democratic representative-elect, Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the session for 23 days, leading to a temporary Republican majority (67-66) through a power-sharing agreement that gives Republicans control for two years regardless of a pending special e...

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Minnesota House Speaker Election Contested in Court

Minnesota House Republicans elected Lisa Demuth as Speaker despite a Democratic boycott, claiming quorum while Democrats contest the legality based on a missing member; Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat, petitioned the state's Supreme Court to intervene, citing a lack of quorum.

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