Airport-style security screening coming soon to Alaska State Capitol after Legislative Council’s OK

Visitors to Alaska's Capitol must now go through TSA-style metal detectors or pat downs

At the Alaska Capitol, it’s no longer an open-door policy. The Alaska Legislative Council, chaired by Rep. Sara Hannan (D-Juneau) voted 9-4 to enact restrictions on public access to the Capitol. Effective immediately, all visitors will be required to pass through metal detectors, or be subjected to a pat-down. “It’s a real shame to see […] The post Visitors to Alaska’s Capitol must now go through TSA-style metal detectors or pat downs appeared f…

Airport-style security screening coming soon to Alaska State Capitol after Legislative Council’s OK

“It will probably be a couple weeks before it’s all in place,” says Rep. Sara Hannan, the council’s chair.