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Texas House of Representatives, Democrats

Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 6d

Texas Democrats hope to benefit after boosting Dustin Burrows to House speaker

A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer playing field.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 12h

Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party

The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.

Minnesota Supreme Court, House of Representatives

MPR News · 2h

Minnesota justices set to settle questions of control in ‘dysfunctional’ House

After listening to GOP and DFL lawyers argue it out Thursday, the Minnesota Supreme Court could soon rule in a pair of cases that may shift the current power structure in the state House of Representatives.

Boise State Public Radio · 1h

Minnesota Supreme Court to rule on who's in control of state House of Representatives

The Minnesota Supreme Court could rule any day in a pair of cases that could uproot the power structure in the state House. Democrats had, until recently, controlled the entire state government.

Minneapolis Star Tribune on MSN · 12h

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.

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Democrats’ Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states

Democrats in the Minnesota House who have boycotted daily sessions are using tactics that lawmakers elsewhere have tried ...

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White House asks Democratic members of federal privacy oversight board to quit

The Trump administration has asked the three Democratic members of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, an ...

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Two House Dems join GOP to ban biological males from girls' school sports

Two House Democrats have voted alongside Republican lawmakers to ban athletes born male from participating on girls' school sports teams. The Protection of Women and Girls In Sports Act ...

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Michigan Senate's Democratic Leader prepares to take legal action against House

The Michigan Senate adopted a resolution opening the door to legal action against the Michigan House over nine bills passed ...

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House Democrats stick to work closer to home as row with Republicans persists at Minnesota Capitol

Democrats say they have no plans to end a boycott without assurances Republicans won’t remove one of their members ...

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AOC among House Democrats not attending Trump’s second inauguration

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and several others told the Washington Examiner they would not attend Donald Trump's ...

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House Democrats push 11% firearm, ammo excise tax as $10B to $16B shortfall looms

As Washington state grapples with an operating budget shortfall upwards of $16 billion through 2029, House Democrats are ...

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Republicans call on Walz to have State Patrol locate House Democrats

Tensions were high Wednesday ahead of a Supreme Court hearing to determine what constitutes a quorum of the chamber, which ...

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Death of Democratic lawmaker leaves Pennsylvania House deadlocked at 101-101

Pennsylvania's state House Democratic caucus says one of its members has died, leaving the chamber deadlocked at 101-101.

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Watch live: House Democratic Caucus holds press conference

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (Calif.) and Vice Chair Ted Lieu (Calif.) are holding a press conference on ...

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