Security increased for Ohio capitol, lawmakers

(The Center Square) – When Ohio lawmakers return to the state capitol today and Tuesday, they will see a heightened security presence following the weekend shooting of two Minnesota legislators.

In the wake of the shooting that killed Minnesota House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her husband and wounded Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, and his wife, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will have a greater presence at the Statehouse.