State Capitol Security Fence To Stay Put … For Now - 9:33 am
Fencing around the state Capitol to remain in place until at least March 20. Photo by Luis Sánchez Saturno/SFNM
By ROBERT NOTT
The fence around the state Capitol is staying put for now.
But some Republicans are not happy with the decision, announced Wednesday by Legislative Council Service Director Raúl Burciaga.
Burciaga, who is in charge of operations at the building, said he met Tuesday night with state police officials, plus Democratic and Republican legislative leaders, to discuss whether the fence remains necessary.
“Recommended that the security fence remain in place through at least the end of session while options are being considered to ensure the safety and security of the Capitol occupants,” Burciaga said by phone.
In politics, good fences make unhappy neighbors. Republicans in the Legislature, contending “the threat has not materialized” against the Roundhouse in the seven weeks since protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol, asked the Legislative Council on Tuesday to remove the layers of protective barriers around the facility. The council, an interim committee made up of legislators […]
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