Jim Ragsdale

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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

GOP ready for voters to rule by amendment

Republicans in Legislature are looking to cement their ideas into the state's founding document.

Updated: January 30, 2012, - 09:02 AM

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