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Prop 50 exposes deepening political and geographical shifts in California
Key Points Prop 50 passed in California, approving legislatively drawn congressional maps through 2030 Rural counties opposed the measure, revealing a sharp coastal-inland divide Critics warn the new maps could […]
2 Supreme Court cases to determine fate of Arizona legislative map
Depending on the outcome of two U.S. Supreme Court cases, Arizona’s legislative districts could see a radical makeover in the coming year, and either or both could spell trouble for Democrats.
Quelland pushes plan to revamp Redistricting Commission
A former state lawmaker is proposing a major revamp of the redistricting process to finally give independents the political muscle he said they deserve.
Arizona ruling paves way for redistricting proposals in other states
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the authority of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission to draw congressional boundaries is reverberating far beyond the confines of the Grand Canyon State.
Small cadre of attorneys share spotlight where law and politics collide
Bush v. Gore is the ultimate example of politics and law intersecting and it shows how lawyers can affect an election in a dramatic way. But in Arizona, every election cycle brings its own set of controversies to be settled in the courtroom.
Judge to weigh limiting Arizona redistricting suit
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge is considering whether to scale back a Republican-backed lawsuit challenging Arizona's map of congressional districts.
Brewer OKs extra redistricting commission funds
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill providing yet another supplemental appropriation for the commission that drew up new legislative and congressional districts following the 2010 Census.
Let Arizona residents draw the map
On the chance that the state’s legislative map must be redrawn before the next federal census, let me suggest a workable method that (1) retains the Redistricting Commission’s authority, (2) observes the Arizona Constitution’s redistricting principles, and (3) reduces the influence of political parties.
Legislature considers a new infusion of money into the IRC
Arizona lawmakers are introducing another supplemental appropriation for the Independent Redistricting Commission, providing an infusion of new funding to the maligned agency as it tries to pay its bills for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, voted today to allow the late introduction of a bill to provide $635,226 to th[...]
Redistricting commission to consider appeal of legislative privilege ruling
The state’s redistricting commission is set to discuss the lawsuits it is embroiled in today, and weigh an appeal of a recent ruling that forced commissioners to answer questions from attorneys who want to prove a conspiracy led to a legislative map that critics say favors Democrats.
Senators fast-track money for CPS, IRC
Lawmakers plan to send two bills to Gov. Jan Brewer’s desk by the end of the week: an emergency provision to hire new staff for Child Protective Services and $500,000 for the Independent Redistricting Commission for an upcoming trial in federal court.
Arizona panel wants delay for redistricting case
Arizona's redistricting commission says a Republican-backed lawsuit challenging new legislative districts should be put on hold in federal court until related issues are resolved by state courts.
