Minnesota House, DFL and Republicans

DFL caucus sworn in early amid bitter power struggle in the Minnesota House
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the state’s flags be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day, as President-elect Trump enters his second term in the White House. The move disrupts the 30-day period of half-staff mourning issued by President Biden to honor the late President Carter. Biden ordered flags nationally to half-staff through…
Minnesota House DFL files lawsuit saying Republicans speaker election ‘unlawful’
Steve Simon, who as secretary of state initiates the first House proceedings, ruled there was not a quorum present and adjourned the session. Republicans argued he couldn’t do that.
Minnesota House Republicans elect speaker as DFL colleagues boycott session
Half the Minnesota House chamber stands empty as DFL lawmakers made good on their threats to not show up for the opening session at the State Capitol in St. Paul on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Republicans moved ahead Tuesday and elected D.
House DFL lawmakers boycott opening of 2025 session; GOP presses ahead, names speaker
As the clock struck noon on Tuesday, all desks were empty in the DFL half of the House chamber; Republicans pressed ahead declaring a quorum.
House DFL no-show imminent as Republicans leave taking speakership, removing Shakopee lawmaker on table
With lawmakers set to convene for the 2025 Minnesota legislative session at noon Tuesday, it remained unclear whether Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Republican House lawmakers will reach a power-sharing agreement to avoid a DFL walkout.
Minnesota Daily17d
What students need to know for Feb. 1 political caucuses
On Feb. 1, Minnesota political parties will hold their precinct caucuses statewide at 7:00 p.m., starting the voting process for the 2022 midterm elections. The Minneapolis DFL opted for a ...
I’m leaving office after 22 years with concerns and ideas for putting people above politics in Minnesota
As I wrap up 22 years of service in the Minnesota House, I am struck by the need to look back and peek into the future. Over the years, political gridlock has been frustrating, but one-party control ...
Minnesota House Democrats boycott first day of session amid bitter power dispute as GOP moves forward without them
Half the Minnesota House stood empty on Tuesday when the state Legislature convened for its session and Democrats didn't show ...