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Constitutional crisis: House Republicans elect speaker after Simon adjourns session
The unprecedented start of the legislative session went on with the usual pomp and formality of years prior. As if the Democratic half of the chamber weren’t empty, and the rules on how to proceed not the source of vehement dispute.
Secretary Simon Statement on Opening Session of the Minnesota House of Representatives
On January 14, 2025, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon presided over the opening session of the House of Representatives for the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary acces
Minnesota House DFL, Steve Simon sue over Republican speaker election
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Secretary of State Steve Simon and the House DFL have filed lawsuits to stop Republicans from taking control of the House for the next two years, arguing it’s unconstitutional for them to move forward without Democrats present.
Democrats boycott first day of Minnesota House session but GOP votes to appoint speaker anyway
House Democrats have boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session in an effort to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary majority to advance their agenda.
MN House Republicans override Simon, declare a quorum [RAW]
After Secretary of State Steve Simon sent the House into recess after saying there wasn't a quorum presence, the 67 Republicans present moved to remove Simon and instate Paul Anderson to take the roster.
Minnesota House Republicans will need Democrats on first day of session, Steve Simon says
Simon’s opinion comes while Democrats are threatening a no-show if Republicans do not agree to a power-sharing agreement.
House Democrats absent to start session; GOP members carry on, choose speaker
DFL House members followed through on a threat to boycott the beginning of the legislative session in an attempt to deny a quorum on Tuesday, but Republicans proceeded to elect Lisa Demuth as speaker despite Secretary of State Steve Simon's declaration that no quorum was present.
House Democrats, secretary of state ask Supreme Court to weigh in on quorum question
As expected, Minnesota House Democrats and Secretary of State Steve Simon appealed to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, ...
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Minnesota House DFL files lawsuit against House Republicans, asks Supreme Court to intervene
Following the contentious first day of the 2025 Minnesota Legislative session, where members of the DFL failed to show, ...
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Secretary Simon Sends Letter to House Leaders on Start of the 2025 Legislative Session
On January 10, 2025, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon sent a letter to leaders of the Minnesota House of ...
Minnesota Democrats ask state Supreme Court to resolve state House power struggle
Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in a partisan power struggle that has roiled the start of the 2025 legislative session.
As House DFL considers not showing next week, business in the chamber may be effectively frozen
The Minnesota Secretary of State told GOP lawmakers that they do not have enough members on their own to convene the House, if the DFL goes through with a walkout.
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Frederick among DFLers considering skpping day one ahead of uncertain legislative session
DFL Rep. Luke Frederick, of Mankato is among Democrats who may not show up for the first day of the new legislative session ...
MN People's March attracts hundreds to capital steps
Hundreds of Minnesotans joined thousands across the nation on a frigid Saturday to rally support for a progressive agenda ...
Historic Downtown St. Paul building to convert into affordable housing
ST PAUL, Minn. — The redevelopment of a historic building in St. Paul into affordable housing units is set to begin 100 years ...