Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Capitol is undergoing an $8.3 million restoration designed to help keep it in good working condition for generations to come.
Crews have been working several months on the 111-year-old building, and their efforts will continue even after the legislative session starts in January.
A mishap also created more work, but not at taxpayers' expense.
A heavy rainfall occurred one recent Sunday - the day before workers were set to replace some roofing over the Senate chamber. Because old waterproofing material had been removed, rain poured in around windows, leaving stains on the walls and soaking the carpet.
The state's chief fiscal officer, Kevin Upchurch, says the construction company is paying to repair the damage from the Nov. 16 storm. For now, the Senate chamber is empty.
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