“Citing ‘safety and security concerns,’ the Michigan House and Senate will close their offices in downtown Lansing on Monday as presidential electors meet in the state Capitol. On Sunday night, House and Senate officials sent notifications about the closures to members and staff. At 2 p.m. Monday, the state’s 16 presidential electors will convene in the Senate chamber to cast their votes for Democratic President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.”

“Some are expecting protesters in support of Republican President Donald Trump to gather outside the building, which will be closed to the public. Michigan State Police, in medical masks, on the sides of the lawn of the Michigan Capitol. Amber McCann, spokeswoman for Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, said Sunday night the Senate closed its offices based on ‘recommendations from law enforcement.’ The decision was not based on anticipated protests but on ‘credible threats of violence,’ McCann said. ‘Due to safety and security concerns, the Senate and all Senate spaces in downtown Lansing will be closed Monday, December 14,’ the Senate notification said. ‘The Capitol, Binsfeld Office Building, and Senate offices within Boji Tower will be closed.’ The notification to House staffers said, ‘(O)nly those needed for the Electoral College will be permitted in the Capitol Building'” – Detroit News.