Politics & Government

Dayton Calls For $33 Million Security Upgrades To State Capitol

The Democratic governor says the Capitol may be vulnerable to attack.

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is asking for millions of dollars in security upgrades to the State Capitol complex, and he says not funding it this year could pose a threat to tens of thousands of Minnesotans who visit the Capitol every year.

The State Capitol got a top-to-bottom overhaul a couple of years ago, including some security upgrades. Now, the Democratic governor says the rest of the Capitol may be vulnerable to attack.

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