MADISON, WI (WRN) – The Wisconsin National Guard will help protect the state Capitol in Madison.
Governor Tony Evers on Monday authorized the Wisconsin National Guard Quick Reaction Force, which consists of troops trained to respond to requests for assistance on short notice, to support the Capitol Police in safety and security efforts.
The action comes amid stepped up security at state Capitols around the nation following last week’s deadly takeover of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters, and warnings of similar actions at state capitols.
At the state Capitol on Monday, workers replaced plywood that had only recently been removed from ground floor windows.
