Virginia Executive Mansion to get bulletproof glass

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Plans are underway to install bulletproof windows at the Executive Mansion, home to Gov. Glenn Youngkin and first lady Suzanne Youngkin when they are in Richmond.

What's happening: The fortifications were recommended as part of a larger security audit of Capitol Square, said Georgia Esposito, the mansion's executive director, Wednesday.

What they're saying: Esposito told members of the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion at a meeting Wednesday that the inserts would not impact the exterior appearance of the mansion, but would be noticeable in the interior.

By the numbers: The state's Department of General Services declined to comment on the cost of the upgrade, calling it a security issue.

The Citizens' Advisory Council also heard reports on work underway to update upholstery, polish silver and replace rugs.

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