This story has been updated to reflect a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that will effectively postpone a Jan. 28 special election to a later date.
It’s been a historic and unprecedented week in Minnesota legislative history.
First, DFL lawmakers blocked a quorum -- which Republicans contested -- due to a dispute over the election of a Shakopee representative. Then, Governor Tim Walz released a budget proposal that calls for the lowering of the state's sales tax rate, which would be a state first, but also calls for cuts… Read More