After a contentious battle for control of the Minnesota House of Representatives, a power-sharing agreement was reached, allowing Republicans to serve as speaker while jointly managing committees with Democrats. This deal followed a Democratic boycott and a previous Supreme Court dispute. The arrangement is expected to stabilize the legislative environment as lawmakers prepare to craft the state budget ahead of a special election. Also, a new Republican-led committee will investigate fraud within state programs, addressing past criticisms of the administration's oversight.
This agreement upholds the will of the voters, Representative Melissa Hortman, the top Democrat in the House, told reporters at the Capitol Thursday morning.
This is a win for Minnesotans. The impasse in the state's capital had been an abrupt shift, following two years of Democratic control.
With 67 seats, Republicans currently have an advantage in the House over the Democrats, who have 66 seats.
This is something House Republicans have taken very seriously, said Representative Lisa Demuth, the top Republican in the House, who will serve as speaker.
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