Should the Legislature move as promised by House Speaker Ronald Mariano and Senate President Karen E. Spilka, it would mark a show of force with speed rarely seen in the Legislature, where officials are often constrained by the sluggish gears of the legislative process.
No known threats to Massachusetts State House, Gov. Charlie Baker says
Updated Jan 12, 2021;
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“Currently no known threats to the State House and other buildings in Massachusetts,” Baker told reporters.
The Republican governor said officials in local and state law enforcement are in regular conversation with federal officials and have been for months.
Such conversations are centered through the Fusion Center, a state-operated center focused on gathering and sharing information between the different law enforcement agencies. Baker said the team knows what to look for and “what is out there,” both on social media and offline.
He declined to provide specific details on safety protocols or enhanced security efforts at the State House or otherwise.