photo i.d.

Voter I.D. was a hot-button issue on the campaign trail last year, and now in the State Legislature this year. But is the requirement of having a photo I.D. to vote necessary? That's the topic of two meetings sponsored by the St. Cloud Area League of Women Voters.

Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature are moving ahead on a long-held election law goal with a proposal requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls. Proponents were to outline their plan Wednesday amid a more favorable political climate for the legislation than before.