States increase security following high-profile assassinations

WBUR

Published December 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM EST

Whether it’s allowing campaign funds to be spent on security, stepping up safety at capitols or paying for home security systems, states are augmenting ways to protect lawmakers after high-profile assassinations.

Minnesota Public Radio’s Dana Ferguson reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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