20 hours ago · The arrangement ended a Democratic boycott of the legislative session, which began last month in St. Paul, and cleared the way for lawmakers to start crafting a state budget.

1 day ago · Minnesota House Democrats will end their three week boycott of the legislative session after Republicans agreed to a key demand that Rep. Brad Tabke, DFL-Shakopee, will retain his seat after winning a close victory in the south metro and a court challenge to the contest. The 66 Democrats have thus far refused to appear at […]

1 day ago · The Democratic side of the Minnesota House chamber was empty for a second straight day Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn., as Democrats continued their boycott in a power struggle with ...

2 days ago · The boycott is the first in Minnesota's legislative history and mirrors similar actions taken in Wisconsin and Oregon in past disputes. What To Know. In response to the ongoing boycott, announcing ...

22 hours ago · Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon presided over the House chamber on Jan. 27, 2025, as Democrats continued to boycott the Capitol. The deal averts another showdown at the Supreme Court, which was set to hear arguments on whether Secretary of State Steve Simon is required to call on Republicans in attendance.

1 day ago · The agreement was announced shortly after Gov. Tim Walz issued a new election date for Minnesota District 40B, the seat that was the root of the DFL's boycott. Should the Democrats win the seat ...

Jan 15, 2025 · House Democrats have boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session in an effort to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary one-seat majority to unseat one of their members.

Jan 24, 2025 · Democrats’ Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states 1 of 12 | Roughly half of the Minnesota House seats remain empty as Democrats fail to show up after the legislative session gaveled in on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota.