Only a few structures jut out from the otherwise low-slung skyline — the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol Dome, most prominently. There's a legislative reason behind the city's low stature, ...

In a time of tense partisan clashes, Capitol Hill has a trusted leader in Jane L. Campbell, president and CEO of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. Campbell’s focus is far from skirmishes but rather ...

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today If you have visited the State Capitol in Frankfort the last couple of years, you may have noticed ...

If you have visited the State Capitol in Frankfort the last couple of years, you may have noticed the scaffolding around the ...

No metal detectors The Wisconsin Capitol has its own police force housed in the basement, but the building is not protected by metal detectors, screening checkpoints or X-rays. Anyone can walk in ...

Several states in the Midwest could see dangerous temperature impacts over the weekend, according to a weather service measure that rates the risk from zero to four. Parts of Nebraska and Kansas will ...

Work for CNN Ad Feedback Weather• 3 min read A potent heat dome is building over the US, sending temperatures into the triple digits By Tyler Ory Updated Jun 23, 2025, 7:01 AM ET ...

Thirty-six states ban concealed weapons in their capitol buildings. There have been some visible security increases at the Wisconsin Capitol in recent months.

Thirty-six states ban concealed weapons in their capitol buildings. There have been some visible security increases at the Wisconsin Capitol in recent months.

Thirty-six states ban concealed weapons in their capitol buildings. There have been some visible security increases at the Wisconsin Capitol in recent months.

News / Northwest Rebuffed for years, Washington lawmakers regain Capitol dome access Free Not everyone will get a chance right away to go to the top. By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard ...

That will soon change. A provision in the new capital budget requires 10 legislators be given a guided tour of the upper reaches of the historic building during the fiscal year that starts July 1.