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Democratic lawmakers say a deal on their tax and social spending plan is imminent, but members are still negotiating issues such as bank data reporting and state and local tax breaks. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden tapped Jessica Rosenworcel to be the first woman to serve as permanent chair of the Federal Communications Commission today, teeing…

Taking line-drawing from the hands of Michigan politicians has set up an incumbent culling, with half of the U.S. House delegation squaring off in citizens mapping the commission’s redistricting proposals.

Larger Latino populations should have spurred line-drawers to create districts that maximize their voting power, according to advocacy groups that have gone to court. At issue: a proposed congressional district map in Colorado and the statehouse map signed into law in Illinois.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was drawn out of her own district by the Texas Senate’s redistricting committee.

Even though Arizona’s unusual election review confirmed that President Joe Biden won Maricopa County, the state’s governor predicts the exercise will lead to new state laws.

The 2020 census underscored the increasingly diverse U.S. population but whether that translates into more political power for minorities may depend on other factors, including redistricting.

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The COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to change everyday life for millions of Americans. Leaders across the county, including the Tri-State area, are implementing measures to stop the spread by shutting down schools and restaurants and canceling events.

The COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to change everyday life for millions of Americans. Leaders across the county, including the Tri-State area, are implementing measures to stop the spread by shutting down schools and restaurants and canceling events.

States anxious to start redrawing district lines can thank Ohio.