Minnesota State Wire

After Gov. Tim Walz extended his emergency powers, Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan said it is a push for unilateral powers. 

“Gov. Walz’s continued push for unilateral power has passed the point of no return," she said in a press release from the Republican Party of Minnesota's website. "Our government system is one that involves three co-equal branches and the state legislature can and should have a say on the actions to navigate and manage COVID-19 for Minnesota. Sadly, this stopped becoming about an emergency and became about total control four months ago.

She said members of the House should be voting to end the governor's emergency powers, but are focusing their attention elsewhere. 

“DFL House members can and should vote to remove Walz’s powers, but they are more interested in playing games to manipulate the general election instead of following the foundation and core values of our state and country’s constitution," Carnahan said in the press release.