Numerous state buildings in Topeka will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday as a precautionary measure.
Governor Laura Kelly says the move to close several buildings in the Capitol Complex was done “out of an abundance of caution,” adding the wellbeing of state employees is her top priority. She did not name the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden as part of her announcement late Monday, although she had referenced the potential for armed protests when she restricted access to the Statehouse last week.
Kelly says employees in the affected buildings need to work remotely during the closure. If their duties need them in the office and they cannot work from home, they are told not to report to work.
Following the governor’s announcement, Chief Justice Marla Luckert, Secretary of State Scott Schwab and Kansas Department for Children and Families spokesperson Mike Deines announced their offices will follow suit.
The Statehouse remains open, but only for people with business in front of the Legislature, governor’s office or lieutenant governor’s office, through at least Friday.
