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With the Census process wrapping up, attention is now focused on political redistricting. Soon state officials and commissions across the country will determine how districts for U.S. House seats and — perhaps more importantly — state Legislative seats will be drawn. Just $1 gives you full access for 6 months to exclusive content from The Journal Times and journaltimes.com. The incredible deal wont last lo… Ten years ago, here in Wisconsin, the Republican-controlled state Legislatur...

April 20, 2021 12:07 PM As we get closer to the promised release of official 2020 Census numbers, politicians in Alabama and New York have reason to sweat a bit. The state population totals coming out by the end of this month will decide how the 435 seats in the House are divided among the states for the next decade, with faster-growing places gaining and the rest staying the same or losing. Each state is guaranteed one district under the Constitution. An arcane formula that governs reap...

Apparently the GOP-controlled Iowa Legislature didn’t get the memo. Members of the majority party now embrace big, meddling government. They excel at stripping decision-making authority from cities, counties and even private practitioners and businesses. Their obsession with micromanaging others is particularly egregious this legislative session. Among what they are trying to do: Ban traffic cameras Local traffic ordinances are enforced by local law enforcement. Yet Sen. Brad Zaun, R-Urband...

There are sound reasons for such an effort that should satisfy both conservatives and liberals. Renewable energy has traditionally been pitched as an environmental cause, and there are certainly benefits there. But the reality is that the advantages go far beyond tree-hugging. Renewable energy has the potential to be an economic driver, a source of new technological innovation, boosted tax revenue and jobs that are better suited to the coming decades’ changes than many others. The efforts don...

By Liz Holbrook Feb 11, 2021 6:06 PM Logo for the nonpartisan The Peoples Map Commission. (Photo courtesy of the State of Wisconsin.) WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A local elected official will be sharing their experience with nonpartisan redistricting to state officials. Thursday evening Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg will be testifying before the People’s Map Commission at their virtual public hearing for the 1st Congressional District. The People’s Map Commission is a nine-member...

1:40 This year, Wisconsin along with all the other states will re-draw voting district lines to redistribute political power. With Wisconsin’s current mapping system, whichever party controls the legislatures draws the maps, usually to favor their own party. This is what’s referred to as gerrymandering. Governor Evers created the People’s Map Commission to help draw district lines that don’t favor one political party over the other. To figure out the best, most fair way to redraw lines,...

Public comment wanted from 7th Congressional District regarding map redistricting By Liz Holbrook MADISON, WI (WSAU) — Local residents opinions are wanted regarding legislative maps. The People’s Map Commission has been holding virtual public hearings regarding the upcoming redistricting of legislative maps throughout the state. The Commission will be holding a hearing for the 7th Congressional District, that encompasses most of Central Wisconsin, at the end of January. The Commissi...