State of the State: Security by Sunny

Capitol security report reiterates longstanding concerns

by Paul Demko
Published: April 4, 2011
Tags: Capitol security, Gabrielle Giffords

Security at the Capitol should be "more comprehensive and better coordinated," according to a new report issued by a 14-member committee tasked with studying the issue. The report reiterates longstanding concerns about lax security at the two dozen buildings and parking lots that make up the Capitol complex.

Arizona shootings prompt security questions at the Capitol

by Paul Demko
Published: January 10, 2011
Tags: Amy Koch, Capitol security, Mark Dayton, Office of the Legislative Auditor

The shooting of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others near Tuscon, Arizona over the weekend is spurring renewed concerns about security at the state Capitol. A 2009 report by the Office of the Legislative Auditor determined that the Capitol complex has "significant security vulnerabilities."

Opportunistic thieves hit State Office Building

by Betsy Sundquist
Published: March 4, 2010
Tags: Andy Gildea, Capitol security, Mary Kiffmeyer, Minnesota State Patrol

More than a half-dozen wallets and purses have disappeared from the Minnesota State Office Building in the month since the 2010 legislative session began, and authorities are reminding legislators and staffers to be careful about leaving personal items unattended.