31

Mar

Census Data and Geography, DATA and TECHNOLOGY, Local Redistricting, NEWS, RedistrictingAlaska, Analysis, dataindepth, localpage

Study: Census Bureau’s Differential Privacy Disclosure Avoidance System Produces Concerning Results for Local Jurisdictions

By Editor

Recent research into the effect of differential privacy (DP) on Alaska's census data show concerning results, especially for small area geographies such as townships, municipalities and other local jurisdictions. The…

31

Mar

NEWS, Official Redistricting Entities, Redistricting, Redistricting CommissionsCalifornia, STATENEWS

California Citizens Redistricting Commission Announces Redistricting Line Drawing Contract

By Editor

PRESS RELEASE: 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Announces Redistricting Line Drawing Contract SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) announced the approval of HaystaqDNA and Q2 Data &…

24

Mar

FEATURES, LATEST, Official Redistricting Entities, Partisan Gerrymandering, POLICY and PRACTICE, Redistricting, Redistricting Commissions, Redistricting Criteria, Redistricting PrepHR1, lawindepth, national, redistricting reform

Congressional Redistricting Under HR1: A Primer for State Officials

By Jeffrey M. Wice

S.1/H.R.1 is a comprehensive piece of legislation dealing with election administration, voting procedures, and campaign finance, and it includes dramatic requirements for the congressional redistricting process in nearly every state.…

23

Mar

Local Redistricting, NEWS, RedistrictingCalifornia, local redistricting, Pomona, STATENEWS

Pomona, CA Seeks Residents to Serve on its Independent Redistricting Commission

By Editor

Pomona, California is seeking 7 residents to serve as commissioners on an independent redistricting panel. Review the requirements here. Pomona City Council Seeks Pomona Residents Interested in Serving on the:Independent…

22

Mar

NEWS, Official Redistricting Entities, Redistricting, Redistricting CommissionsNevada, STATENEWS

A Proposal for a Nevada Independent Redistricting Commission May be Headed for the Ballot. Again

By Editor

In Nevada last Wednesday a proposed constitutional amendment was introduced in the legislature that would establish a seven-member independent redistricting commission to draw the state's congressional and state legislative districts.…

18

Mar

NEWS, Official Redistricting Entities, Redistricting, Redistricting CommissionsMichigan, STATENEWS

Michigan Redistricting Commission Approves 16 Public Hearing Sites

By Editor

Press Release (Mar 17, 2021): The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) has approved 16 public hearing sites to solicit input from Michigan residents about the redistricting process for congressional,…

11

Mar

NEWS, Redistricting, Redistricting Commissions, Redistricting CriteriaCalifornia

2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Expands Public Input Tool to Chinese and Tagalog

By Editor

PRESS RELEASE: March 11, 2021 SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) and the California Statewide Database announced the availability of the online Communities of Interest (COI) mapping…

09

Mar

Case Updates, LATEST, NEWS, Redistricting, Redistricting Commissions, State Lawslpother, new york, redistricting commissions, STATENEWS

New York State Officials Sued Over Funding for Redistricting Commission

By Editor

The controversy over funding of the New York Redistricting Commission has come to a head as two individuals sue the governor and other state officials over the impasse. One plaintiff…

04

Mar

NEWS, Official Redistricting Entities, Redistricting CommissionsCalifornia, redistricting commissions

2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Makes Historic Hire with First Latino Executive Director

By Editor

Press Release: SACRAMENTO, CA (Feb. 25, 2021) —Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) confirmed Interim Executive Director Álvaro E. Hernández as its permanent Executive Director. Mr. Hernandez becomes…