In an attempt to stop the salaries of boycotting Democrats, Minnesota House Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Steve Simon with the Minnesota Supreme Court

After the November election, the DFL and GOP were evenly split at 67 members each and in the process of negotiating a power-sharing agreement for the next two years. But in late D

The legal challenge, filed in the State Supreme Court, accuses Secretary of State Steve Simon of thwarting their attempts to penalize boycotting DFL members.

As a quarrel over power hits its two-week mark, many around the Capitol wonder when the Minnesota Legislature’s session will feel real.

House Republicans drafted a motion on Monday, Jan. 27 to ask absent Democrats to end their boycott, and for those who remain absent to forgo their legislative salary, but Secretary of State Steve Simon adjourned the House floor before the motion could be heard.

Operations of the Minnesota House have ground to a halt as Democrats continue to boycott the session, and both parties are unable to agree on how to proceed. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon presided over the House session Monday,

The order should force Republicans back to the table for a power-sharing agreement, likely similar to the state Senate, which is also tied between Democrats and Republicans during what has become a contentious 2025 state House session.

The DFL’s boycott of House proceedings headed into its third week Monday. House GOP and DFL leaders hadn’t reached a deal after meeting over the weekend and again Monday morning.

Republicans are asking justices to force Secretary of State Steve Simon, who has been presiding over floor sessions, to recognize their motions — including one that would deprive absent

Minnesota House Republicans filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court on Thursday accusing Secretary of State Steve Simon of overstepping his authority as presiding officer of the House.

The power dispute in the state House is before the Minnesota Supreme Court again. House Republicans filed a lawsuit claiming Secretary of State Steve Simon is over-stepping his authority. He's the presiding officer in the House until they pick their own leaders.