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Jim Ragsdale
State Capitol reporter | Minnesota state government/politics
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Recent content from Jim Ragsdale
Race clouds battle over photo IDs for Minn. voters
Both sides accuse one another of unfairness in playing the race card. Photo ID is fast becoming the legislative 2012's flash-point issue.
Updated: February 20, 2012, - 08:46 PM
Gun bill gets thumbs-down
Prosecutors, police chiefs and others decried the “castle doctrine” measure that, if passed, would expand situations in which people could use deadly force in self-defense.
Updated: February 17, 2012, - 05:59 AM
Voter ID amendment a step closer to ballot
Committee decision on proposed constitutional amendment was split along party lines.
Updated: February 15, 2012, - 10:01 PM
Two fears drive fight on photo ID
The debate in Minnesota and nationally pits worries about voter rights against concern over voter fraud.
Updated: February 13, 2012, - 07:03 AM
GOP caucuses put issues to real test
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment to require voters to have a photo ID made their point Tuesday.
Updated: February 07, 2012, - 11:36 PM
Ellison leads opposition to voter photo ID amendment
DFL congressman asks caucus attendees to oppose GOP-led attempt to require government-issued IDs at the polls.
Updated: February 06, 2012, - 09:32 PM
Union fight builds at Capitol
A proposed constitutional amendment to keep workers from having to join already is divisive.
Updated: February 03, 2012, - 07:04 AM
House approves changes to laws on lawsuits
Republicans say tort law changes will make businesses more competitive. DFLers say they'll burden plaintiffs.
Updated: February 01, 2012, - 10:54 PM
House DFLers present list of proposed reforms
Redistricting, salaries and shutdown powers are under scrutiny.
Updated: January 31, 2012, - 09:06 PM
Dayton blasts GOP senators as 'unfit to govern'
Rejection of PUC appointee infuriated governor. Republicans challenged her views backing "clean" energy.
Updated: January 31, 2012, - 09:53 AM
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