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State Supreme Court rules 68 members constitutes a House quorum

One day after hearing arguments on both sides of the issue, the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that 68 members constitute a quorum in the House.

Session Daily

State Supreme Court rules 68 members constitutes a House quorum

One day after hearing arguments on both sides of the issue, the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that 68 members constitute a quorum in the House.

Session Daily

Week in Review: Jan. 20-24

Division continued in the House with DFL members remaining absent from the Capitol for a second straight week.

Session Daily

Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments on stalemate of power in House of Representatives

Justices sounded prepared to step in with a ruling, but what?

StarTribune

DFL residency case has thrown Minnesota legislative session into doubt. Could it have been avoided?

The DFL’s decision to back Curtis Johnson for a suburban House seat has haunted the party since a judge ruled Johnson didn’t live in the district, turning a tie into a 67-66 advantage for Republicans.

StarTribune

Modification would allow Minnesota schools to opt out of READ Act mandates

A long list of Minnesota public school officials lined up Wednesday to ask the House Education Policy Committee for help, saying Minnesota schools are being crushed under the weight of state mandates.

Session Daily

READ Act millions didn’t close education funding gap, administrators say

Major money went to Minnesota schools over the last two years, but Minnesota's school leaders say the $110 million in READ Act funding hasn't closed their budget gaps.

Fox 9

Minnesota school leaders testify about budget woes in Senate hearing

Superintendents, principals and others from school districts large and small on Wednesday told a Senate panel that they are facing budget woes, despite record funding for education approved in the last few years

CBS News

First bill approved in 2025 aims to ensure stronger legislative oversight, fiscal management

Fraud and potential waste within state government is an oft-touted Republican priority in the 2025 legislative session.

Session Daily