State Senator's Daughter Has Wedding Ceremony at the Capitol, Even Though it's Closed

Friday, December 18th, 2020 -- 7:56 AM

(AP) The daughter of a state senator was married in the Wisconsin Capitol over the weekend, even though requests for other ceremonies have been denied because the building is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The small wedding for the daughter of Republican Sen. Howard Marklein, of Spring Green, appears to be the first private event unrelated to state business approved since the Department of Administration closed the Capitol in March.

The ceremony was approved by the Senate Sergeant at Arms office, but it comes at a time when public health officials are discouraging indoor gatherings of any size outside the home.

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