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January 12, 2021

State Legislature convenes under tight security

By RACHEL LA CORTE and GENE JOHNSON
Associated Press

OLYMPIA — Security fencing at the Washington state Capitol was defended by National Guard members Monday as the Legislature convened amid concerns that armed groups might try to occupy the building, which is closed to the public because of the pandemic.

Some lawmakers are returning as authorities reassess security at state capitols across the country after the violence that occurred last week at the U.S. Capitol.


 
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