Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday that the Ohio Statehouse and state office buildings downtown will be closed from Sunday-Wednesday to prepare for armed protests ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
LANSING — There has been no specific threat of violence in the Michigan Capitol this weekend but law enforcement continues to monitor "chatter" after the FBI warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday.The state police has increased its visible presence at the Capitol this week following a deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6. A 6-foot fence will be installed around the statehouse on Friday, according to the Michigan State Capitol
Michigan lawmakers came back to the state Capitol building in Lansing on Wednesday to kick off the new legislative session, although circumstances remain far from normal. Both the House and Senate convened for the first time in the new session Wednesday, with the state House formally electing Rep. Jason Wentworth, R-Clare, as new House speaker. Lawmakers face continued challenges dealing with .
Jan 14, 2021
The Michigan State Capitol Commission earlier this week banned the open carry of firearms in Michigan’s Capitol.
Good move, but it didn’t go far enough.
The timing was right to do this. Most of us know what happened on Jan. 6 when an out-of-control mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, which resulted in the deaths of five people and caused a great deal of destruction and mayhem.
The rioters and we’re not calling them protesters, because that would be too generous and highly inaccurate were angry over what they believed was an unfair presidential election outcome.
Joe Biden decisively beat incumbent Donald Trump, to their dismay.
LANSING — There has been no specific threat of violence in the Michigan Capitol this weekend but law enforcement continues to monitor "chatter" after the FBI warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday.The state police has increased its visible presence at the Capitol this week following a deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6. A 6-foot fence will be installed around the statehouse on Friday, according to the Michigan State Capitol