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Minnesota House, Senate to Pay for Enhanced Home Security for Members Who Request It
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, JUL 25 – Minnesota Legislature will cover about $4,500 per member for enhanced home security after last month's politically motivated attacks on lawmakers and spouses.
- Last month, both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature covered costs for enhanced home security for members, WCCO TV reports.
- Fatal June attacks on lawmakers’ homes highlighted security gaps and prompted the Minnesota Legislature’s response.
- The secretary of the Senate confirmed the funds will come from the existing Minnesota Senate state budget appropriation.
- In parallel with federal steps, a Minnesota House official said the funding could be made automatic, and that support is expected to continue into the future.
- Next month, the Capitol security panel is scheduled to meet Aug. 20 to explore further measures, and Sen. Aric Putnam advocated extending security allowances.
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Minnesota lawmakers can draw additional state funds for security costs
Minnesota lawmakers will have access to additional state funding to secure their homes following a pair of shootings targeting elected officials. Members of the state Senate and House will be able to draw up to $4,500 to cover the cost of home security systems, deadbolts and other safety features. The money will come from each chamber’s operation fund, according to the Secretary of the Senate Tom Bottern and a House official who spoke without be…
Minnesota Legislature to pay for enhanced home security
Both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature will now cover the costs for enhanced home security for members in wake of the politically motivated shooting attacks on lawmakers and their spouses last month, WCCO TV reports. The secretary of the Senate confirmed to WCCO that the funds will come from the Minnesota Senate’s existing state budget appropriation and any member who requests that support will get the assistance. The state House will have a…
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