Senator not happy with Capitol being closed to public

OLYMPIA – Senator Mark Schoesler is frustrated by the complete closure of the Legislative Building and other Capitol Campus buildings to the public during the 2021 legislative session.

Buildings on the Capitol Campus have been closed to the public since March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the break-in of the nation’s capitol and a breach of the governor’s mansion grounds Jan. 6, Inslee has increased security measures to include temporary fencing and the deployment of Washington State Patrol troopers and the Washington State National Guard. Inslee said the enhanced security measures...