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House Republicans say Secretary of State refused to recognize members; Supreme Court hearing set Thursday
Summary
House Republican lawmakers said they have filed a case against the Minnesota Secretary of State after asserting the office refused to recognize duly elected House members. They said oral arguments are scheduled Thursday and described ongoing negotiations with absent Democratic members as continuing.
House Republican lawmakers said they have filed a lawsuit asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to decide whether the secretary of state can refuse to recognize them as members of the Minnesota House of Representatives; they said oral arguments are scheduled Thursday at the State Capitol.
The question of recognition came up as the House entered its 22nd day of the session with lawmakers from one caucus largely absent. A House Republican representative (name not specified) said that ‘‘over $200,000 of taxpayer dollars’’ has gone to members who have not attended, and that 66 members of the opposing caucus had not shown up to work.
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