Republicans have apparently gained the majority in the Minnesota House. The election ended in a 67-67 tie and a power-sharing agreement was in place. That changed Friday when a Ramsey County court ruled a DFL state lawmaker did not live in the Roseville district he represents. With that violation of the residency requirements, Curtis Johnson is not eligible to serve in the Minnesota House. This decision gives the Republicans a temporary one-vote majority. Pending a legal appeal, the need for committee co-chairs or power-sharing will likely not be relevant when the Legislature convenes on January 14.
