Divided Government Will Change MN Legislative Dynamics

The control of the Minnesota House remains uncertain, but it could end up being a 67-67 tie. Rather than the current DFL trifecta, political analyst, Blois Olson, expects a different scenario for the next session. “I think the biggest issue is how you get a budget done with a tied House,” said Olson. “Governor (Tim) Walz is going to come back. I think his attitude, his experience on the national stage and how he chooses to work with the Legislature is going to be one of the key components. He has not been as engaged with the Legislature as other governors. He’s only got one veto in six years. Aas a former legislator, he thinks that the Legislature should do their job and he should work with them. He’s probably going to have to dive in earlier with the split House.”