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During chaotic start to session, Minnesota legislators introduce bills on fraud, education and more

Minnesota House Democrats are boycotting the Capitol to prevent Republicans from establishing control, as they await a special election in District 40B.
Secretary of State Steve Simon declared that 67 members were not enough for a quorum, leading to an adjourned session.
House Democrats and Simon have appealed to the Minnesota Supreme Court regarding the election of a speaker without 68 members present.
Rep. Michael Howard criticized Republican actions on social media, comparing them to attempts by Donald Trump to overturn an election.

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Minnesota House DFL announces session priorities during boycott

As House Republicans and the Senate introduce bills in session’s first week, Democrats talk priorities and hope for power-sharing

2 months ago·Fargo, United States

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Minnesota House Democrats work from afar as GOP convenes sessions without them

Judy Moe walked into a Richfield Caribou Coffee on Wednesday morning ready to air grievances and advocate for disability rights with her state representative, presenting him with a copy of a printed agenda she created for the 45-minute meeting titled “Meeting with State Rep. Michael Howard 1-15-25.” Moe, whose daughter is in a wheelchair, confers regularly with Howard, who’s been her House representative for six years. Howard began the conversa…

2 months ago·United States

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