Live Updates From Protests At The Capitol

BTL Staff

Published: December 6, 2012 | Last Updated: August 30, 2023

BTL Reporter Todd Heywood reports directly from Right-To-Work legislation protests:

*Update – 12:41*

*Update – 11:45*

Nearly a dozen state troopers at north entrance of capitol

— ToddHeywood (@ToddHeywood) December 11, 2012

*Update – 11:35*

*Update – 11:10*

*Update – 10:32*

*Update – 9:25*

March from Lansing Center has arrived at lansing city hall

— ToddHeywood (@ToddHeywood) December 11, 2012

At least 300 in line to enter Capitol. One marshal reports a bus from Maryland arrived at Lansing Center.

— ToddHeywood (@ToddHeywood) December 11, 2012

Heavy police presence at capitol. Line up to enter capitol.

— ToddHeywood (@ToddHeywood) December 11, 2012

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