MSP increases Trooper patrols, protective measures in Lansing ahead of expected protests
MSP working alongside local county law enforcement, Michigan National Guard, FBI to keep Lansing safe
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LANSING, Mich. – Officials in Lansing are on high alert as new precautions are being taken ahead of expected protests Saturday and Sunday.
“I assure you that we take our responsibility for safeguarding the capitol very seriously,” said MSP Col. Joe Gasper. “Together with our law enforcement partners, we are prepared for the worst but we remain hopeful that those who choose to demonstrate at our Capitol do so peacefully and without violence or destruction of property.”
Threats of violent cause safety concerns at the Capitol Building in Lansing
At least one Senator has protective riot gear at her desk
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LANSING, Mich. – Concerns at the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing are on the rise amid chatter of widespread protests in the days leading up to President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration on Jan. 20.
Under the recommendation of Michigan State Police, a six-foot tall fence around the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing will be completed Friday to guard against the possibility of violence.
Sen. Dayna Polehanki shopped at a military surplus store and brought a helmet, pepper spray and a gas mask to work Wednesday. They join the bulletproof vest she’s had under her desk for the past 10 months, since armed protesters carried guns into the Senate Gallery.
What are the top priorities for the new session of Michigan Congress?
Elected officials aim to restore trust in government again
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LANSING, Mich. – Representatives and Senators have big agendas and the last election is on the minds of many politicians.
The House took the Oath of Office as a group. It was the most substantive business conducted, as the first day is typically ceremonial, but that doesn’t mean the leadership is hesitant to steer legislative directions.
Newly ensconsed House Speaker Jason Wentworth said working to restore trust in politicians starts with adjusting the Lame Duck Sessions.
“I’m proposing a house floor legislation that says any bill considered after the November election in an even numbered year needs a two-thirds vote to pass,” Wentworth said. “This would create more transparency and help us make sure that anything that passes in lame duck has strong bipartisan support.”
State to install 6-foot fence around Michigan Capitol building ahead of possible armed protests
Capitol Commission voted to ban open carry of guns from inside Michigan Capitol
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The Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. – The state of Michigan is planning to install a six-foot tall fence around the Capitol building due to the possibility of armed protests, Capitol Commissioner John Truscott said.
The fencing will be installed Friday before potential weekend protests, according to the state.
On Monday, the Michigan State Capitol Commission
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the commission’s decision was a good start, but more action is needed. She called for