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Wisconsin Republican Leader Says He Doesn't Want to 'Fortify' State Capitol
Wisconsin lawmakers debate enhanced home security amid violence against officials in other states, with 36 states banning concealed weapons in capitols, officials say.
- On September 11, 2025, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos expressed opposition to reinforcing the state Capitol building’s security.
- Vos made this statement following June attacks targeting Minnesota lawmakers at their homes and a recent killing of commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah.
- While Vos opposes adding security inside the Capitol, other leaders like Republican Sen. Chris Kapenga advocate for metal detectors and banning guns except for lawmakers.
- Wisconsin is among the states that permit concealed firearms inside its Capitol and does not use metal detectors for security screening, whereas 36 states prohibit such weapons in their legislative buildings, based on findings from a 2021 Council of State Governments analysis.
- Vos and Democratic leaders are focusing on enhancing safety at lawmakers’ homes and other vulnerable locations, reflecting an ongoing security conversation.
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Wisconsin Republican leader says he doesn't want to 'fortify' the state Capitol
The highest-ranking Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he doesn't want to “fortify” the state Capitol, which is one of the country’s most accessible statehouses.
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Wisconsin Republican leader says he doesn't want to 'fortify' state Capitol
The highest-ranking Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly said Thursday, that he doesn't want to “fortify" the state Capitol, but that lawmakers are looking at ways to bolster safety in other areas.
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