Tag: Lisa Demuth
In State of the State address, Walz emphasizes grievances with Trump
For about a 12-minute stretch during his seventh “State of the State” address at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday, it seemed as if Gov. Tim Walz...
Balance of power shifts to tie as 67th Democrat is seated...
The newest member of the Minnesota legislature told a national media outlet in recent days that he’s prepared to work with Republicans toward a bipartisan solution...
Minnesota facing a projected deficit of nearly $6 billion in coming...
Minnesota is facing a worsening economic situation as new state budget projections paint a troubling picture of the state's finances.
According to Minnesota Management and...
Riley Gaines rallies supporters ahead of Minnesota House vote on bill...
A crowd of advocates gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol Monday to rally in support of House File 12, a bill that aims to...
State Republicans ask DOJ to investigate Walz administration’s ‘continuous inaction’ on...
Minnesota Republicans are asking the Department of Justice to step in and investigate “the growing fraud in our state,” according to a letter sent...
Demuth elected speaker as DFLers appear on House floor after three-week...
Lisa Demuth had already been elected speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives once this legislative session. But on Thursday, that designation was made official, as enough...
Deal reached to end Minnesota House standoff
The DFL’s three-week boycott of the legislative session will come to an end this week after party leaders agreed on terms for organizing the...
Minnesota Republicans sue secretary of state, saying he ‘seized control’ of...
Minnesota House Republicans filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Steve Simon Thursday, saying he has “seized unilateral control” of the chamber.
"Secretary Simon is...
Republicans say Simon ignored motion to compel absent DFL legislators to...
Could another legal battle be brewing over establishing a quorum in the Minnesota House of Representatives?
On Monday, all 67 Republican members of the House...
Minnesota Supreme Court sides with Democrats, says 68 House members is...
In a blow to Republicans, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the presence of 68 members of the Minnesota House of Representatives is required...