22

Feb

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Redistricting Commissions are Now in a Majority of States

By Editor

In case you missed it, as of this January when Maryland’s Governor announced the creation of an advisory redistricting commission, 26 states now have some form of a redistricting commission.…

17

Feb

NEWS, Redistricting, Redistricting Commissions, Redistricting Litigation, Redistricting PrepCalifornia, commission, policyindepth, STATENEWS

CA Redistricting Commission Reviewing Applications for Litigation Team and Voting Rights Counsel

By Michelle Davis

The voting rights act counsel would provide legal support to the Commission, staff and consultants regarding the redistricting process, including the review of proposed district maps; development, use and analysis…

31

Jan

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Watch: The New Virginia Redistricting Commission Conducts its First Full Meeting

By Editor

The brand new 2021 Virginia Redistricting Commission is up and running. This is new for the state, so all eyes will be on the 16-member commission as redistricting looms. You…

31

Oct

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Commission Meeting Video: CA Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission

By Editor

The 14-member California Citizens Redistricting Commission was established in 2008 by a citizen's initiative. It is responsible for redrawing the state's congressional, legislative, and Board of Equalization districts (BOE). Watch…

31

Oct

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Commission Meeting Video: Santa Barbara County Citizens Independent Redistricting Comm.

By Editor

The County's Independent Redistricting Commission consists of 11 county residents who are not elected officials, city staff, lobbyists, candidates, campaign donors, or their close family members. Consideration is also given…

24

Oct

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Panel Discussion: What Are “Communities of Interest” and How Will They Affect Redistricting in Michigan?

By Editor

For a discussion on how Michigan has approached the principle of communities of interest and what this portends for the new redistricting commission, watch panelists Jocelyn Benson, Connie Malloy, Chris…

08

Oct

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Video: CA Redistricting Commission Meeting – Sept 1, 2020

By Editor

Watch the September 1st meeting of the CRC. This meeting begins with discussion of agenda item No. 17: “Redistricting 101 and the Legal Concepts that Apply to Redistricting in California,”…

07

Oct

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Video: CA Redistricting Commission Meeting – August 28, 2020

By Editor

Watch the August 28th meeting of the CRC. This meeting begins with discussion of agenda item No. 10: Karin MacDonald (Director Statewide Database) to Census Bureau on the American Community…

06

Oct

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Video: CA Redistricting Commission Meeting – August 27, 2020

By Editor

Watch the August 27th meeting of the CRC. This meeting begins with discussion of agenda item No. 11: Training on General Government Structure and California Executive Branch Agencies including discussion…