Senators call for security funding uptick as Minnesota shootings spook Capitol Hill

‘Sobering’ security briefing after Minnesota murders could usher in billion-dollar Capitol Police budget

In the wake of the assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, concern is mounting among elected officials in Washington over how to ensure the safety of the more than 500 federal lawmakers and their families amid rising…

Arkansas State Capitol security upgrades move forward amid national concerns

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Security upgrades at the Arkansas State Capitol are being put into place in the wake of a deadly shooting involving a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband. The tragic incident, which also left another lawmaker and his wife injured in a separate attack, has underscored the growing concerns around safety in state government buildings.   While Arkansas officials say their security plans were already in motion, the urgency has inte…

U.S. senators call for security funding boost after Minnesota assassination • Oklahoma Voice

The U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — U.S. senators emerged from a briefing with federal law enforcement officials Tuesday saying they’ll likely boost funding on safety and security for members and their families in an upcoming government funding bill. The hour-long briefing by U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate sergeant-at-arms followed the weekend assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband as …

Senators call for security funding uptick as Minnesota shootings spook Capitol Hill

Senators on Tuesday pleaded with top Capitol Police officials for an uptick in member security funding in the wake of the fatal shooting of a Minnesota state legislator. The killing of Melissa Hortman, a Democratic former Speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband over the weekend sent a chill down the spine of lawmakers…

U.S. senators call for security funding boost after Minnesota assassination • Florida Phoenix

The U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — U.S. senators emerged from a briefing with federal law enforcement officials Tuesday saying they’ll likely boost funding on safety and security for members and their families in an upcoming government funding bill. The hour-long briefing by U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate sergeant-at-arms followed the weekend assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband as …

Lawmakers call for more safety measures after Minnesota shooting

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pressing for more detailed security briefings and calling on leadership to do more to protect their members.