Hortman warns DFL will use all tactics available to prevent GOP …
1 day ago · On Monday, Democratic House Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman (DFL-34B) sent out a strongly worded press release, warning GOP opponents against attempting to use a temporary two-week, one-seat ...
House Republicans plan to act as majority, DFL threatens Opening …
1 day ago · At a later press conference, DFL House Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) said DFL members aren’t planning to be present at the Capitol on the first day of the legislative session if Republicans don’t honor the power-sharing agreement negotiated after the Nov. 5 election, when the House was expected to be tied 67-67.
DFL threatens no-show at session start, GOP might refuse to seat …
1 day ago · House DFL leader Rep. Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, speaks during a news conference held by House Democrats at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Monday. (Leila Navidi/The Minnesota ...
Rep. Melissa Hortman - Hortman calls on Demuth to honor …
Feb 29, 2024 · Legislative News and Views - Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL) Back to profile. Hortman calls on Demuth to honor power-sharing agreement . Monday, January 6, 2025. ... Honoring the will of the voters means governing together under shared power,” said DFL Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman. “Minnesotans want Republicans to …
House DFL selects Hortman as speaker-designate
Nov 6, 2024 · House DFLers have again chosen current House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) to lead their caucus amid uncertainty in the aftermath of Tuesday’s election that may have left the Minnesota House of Representatives evenly divided when the 2025 legislative session begins Jan. 14.
News — Melissa Hortman for State House
Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, is the speaker of the Minnesota House. Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, is majority leader of the Minnesota Senate.
Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman reflects on DFL trifecta
Jun 13, 2024 · Hortman says she’s now solely focused on the November election — where all 134 House seats are on the ballot — to maintain the Democrats’ slim five-seat majority. The Reformer recently asked Hortman to reflect on the DFL trifecta’s record and why she believes Minnesotans’ lives are better now than they were two years ago.
Minnesota legislative posturing, position-setting starts for GOP, DFL
Dec 11, 2024 · The state House will likely be tied 67-67, but DFL speaker-designate Melissa Hortman scolded her GOP counterpart for challenging two elections that Democrats won.
Minnesota House Democrats threaten a no-show while ... - InForum
11 hours ago · Leader Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park speaks to the press on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, about intentions to not show up for the first day of the Minnesota Legislative session without a power ...
Minnesota GOP, DFL at odds over majority status in upcoming ... - CBS News
1 day ago · ST. PAUL, Minn. — A major power dispute has erupted at the Minnesota State Capitol, jeopardizing the Jan. 14 start of the legislative session. Republican leaders announced on Monday they ...