Lawmakers Weigh PO Boxes, Security Systems and Records Changes Amid Rising Threats

Lawmakers weigh PO boxes, security systems and records changes amid rising threats

BISMARCK — In the wake of the shootings that killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, as well as injured another lawmaker and his wife, North Dakota legislators are rethinking safety. Shortly after the Minnesota shootings on June 14, the North Dakota Legislative Council removed home addresses from its website. Lawmakers are also weighing stipends for PO boxes, security systems and possible changes to open records laws. No changes were appro…

North Dakota lawmakers consider security stipends, ‘practical’ safety solutions

BISMARCK — After the targeted political attacks of two Minnesota lawmakers and their families in June, the North Dakota Legislature is brainstorming ways to keep legislators safe. Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed on June 14, and Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were injured in a shooting that same day. A grand jury indicted Vance Boelter on six charges for allegedly stalking …

North Dakota lawmakers consider security stipends, 'practical' safety solutions

BISMARCK — After the targeted political attacks of two Minnesota lawmakers and their families in June, the North Dakota Legislature is brainstorming ways to keep legislators safe. Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed on June 14, and Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were injured in a shooting that same day. A grand jury indicted Vance Boelter on six charges for allegedly stalking …