Minnesota Supreme Court seems skeptical of House GOP’s separation of powers argument in quorum suit
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday appeared skeptical of House Republicans’ argument that the judiciary should stay out of the workings of the Minnesota House. The six justices hearing the high-stakes case that could determine control of the Minnesota House seemed poised to issue a ruling that would answer a key question: How many House
Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments in House quorum dispute
At the root of the cases before the justices is a question of whether 67 lawmakers is enough for a quorum when there's a vacancy in the 134-seat House of Representatives.
A House Divided: Minnesota Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday on whether the House has a quorum
What makes up a quorum? That is the big question the Minnesota Supreme Court must answer as a partisan power struggle has made its way all the way to the state’s highest court Thursday.
Minnesota Supreme Court to decide balance of power in state House
What does having a quorum mean for the Minnesota House of Representatives? This question will likely be decided by the state's Supreme Court after state Democrats sued state Republicans for electing a speaker with only 67 members present on the first day of session.
Minnesota House legislators at Supreme Court today to argue definition of a quorum
As Democrats continue to boycott, the Minnesota high court will hear arguments Thursday over whether House Republicans have a quorum with 67 members, or if 68 members are needed to hold sessions
MN Capitol stalemate continues with Supreme Court hearing set for Thursday
A hearing on DFL petitions asking the court to rule the House Republicans don't have a valid quorum will be held Thursday.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears case at center of state House power dispute
The chaos at the Minnesota Capitol takes center stage on Thursday at the state Supreme Court, where justices will hear arguments in the lawsuits challenging the GOP's actions and leadership in the state House.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments on stalemate of power in House of Representatives
The disarray in the non-functioning Minnesota House of Representatives comes down to five words in the state Constitution: “A majority in each house,” state Solicitor General Liz Kramer told the Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday.
MN Supreme Court to hear arguments on House power
The Minnesota Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday afternoon about the House power struggle, as justices need to decide the number of representative required for a quorum. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has more on the story.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments in case that will determine whether House GOP can legally operate
The Supreme Court justices listened to oral arguments for more than an hour and are expected to issue a ruling quickly.
Jefferson County Workers still unpaid, quorum members hold meeting
Seven members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court held a meeting Thursday afternoon to address the ongoing budget issues.
Jefferson County quorum court fails to pass budget for a second time in a week
Tensions were high as the Jefferson County quorum court once again failed to pass a budget. And until they can get it passed, ...
MN Supreme Court quorum decision expected
With the Minnesota Supreme Court hearing arguments over what constitutes a quorum in the Minnesota House of Representatives, the power struggle that’s jammed the chamber since Day 1 could be resolved ...