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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.
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.
Minnesota Republican leaders file lawsuit against Secretary of State
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – Minnesota House Republicans have filed their own lawsuit with the Minnesota Supreme Court. In the latest twist in their dispute with Democrats, Republican Leader Harry Niska says the GOP filed the lawsuit against Secretary of Steve Steve Simon for not allowing motions to be filed on the House floor.
Minnesota House GOP files lawsuit to force Democrats back to the chamber
House Republicans are suing Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon in an attempt to force Democratic members back into the chamber, the latest legal challenge in a weekslong political standoff between the two parties.
Minnesota House GOP files lawsuit to force absent DFL members back to Capitol by fining them
House Republicans on Thursday filed a lawsuit with the Minnesota Supreme Court to compel boycotting Democratic-Farmer-Labor House members back to the Capitol by fining them. House Democrats have been deliberately staying away from the Capitol for more than two weeks — since Jan.
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Minnesota Democrats ask state Supreme Court to resolve state House power struggle
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Minneapolis voters choose new state senator as impasse in the Minnesota House continues
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