Republicans on Thursday filed a petition to the state's highest court arguing DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon has overstepped his authority in the days since the House hit the reset button late last week.

After the November election, the DFL and GOP were evenly split at 67 members each and were in the process of negotiating a power-sharing agreement for the next two years. But in l

Republicans, who have been unable to conduct House business during a holdout by Democrats, say their actions are being squelched by quick adjournments and no ability to force the other party back.