Campaign Funds Go to Personal Security as Political Violence Rises
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More than 15 states have enacted or amended laws to let lawmakers use campaign funds for personal security, with recent changes in Utah, South Dakota, Alabama, Nebraska and Oregon and others expanding policies to cover security systems, private guards, and related services; funding typically comes from campaign accounts or private donations, addressing rising threats to lawmakers and amid a broader push supported by groups like the National Conference of State Legislatures.
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