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Fear, lack of funding hurt census in Sun Belt, advocates say ACACIA CORONADO, NICHOLAS RICCARDI and MIKE SCHNEIDER © Ross D. Franklin Even with the population increase in Arizona being among one of the fastest-growing states during the last decade, its 7.1 million population, especially in the Phoenix area shown here, the increase was not enough to give the state a 10th congressional seat announced by the Census Bureau Monday, April 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — According to the new census, the booming Sun Belt isn’t booming quite like the e...

Fear, lack of funding hurt census in Sunbelt, advocates say by Nicholas Riccardi And Mike Schneider, The Associated Press Posted Apr 27, 2021 6:13 pm EDT Last Updated Apr 27, 2021 at 6:14 pm EDT According to the new census, the booming Sunbelt isn’t booming quite like the experts thought. Population counts released Monday came as a shock to many demographers and politicians who expected to see growth that could add numerous congressional seats to a region that’s apparently been gaining people rapidly all decade. Instead, the census found more modest growth that added only three seats tota...

Tammy Wells Photo A bill that would see Maine join 34 other states in conducting post-election audits won support Monday before the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee, even though there has been no evidence that Maine election results are inaccurate. “At its heart, this bill is about promoting ongoing election integrity and public confidence in our elections,” Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said in testimony supporting the legislation. “It’s not about what we’re not doing. Maine elections are well run. It’s about what we can do in the future to prevent problem...

Bill would audit Maine election results as a way to promote voter confidence The legislation is supported by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who says Maine should join 34 other states and increase transparency in elections. Tammy Wells Photo A bill that would see Maine join 34 other states in conducting post-election audits won support Monday before the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee, even though there has been no evidence that Maine election results are inaccurate. “At its heart, this bill is about promoting ongoing election integrity and public confidence in our ...

Brett Smiley, PHOTO: File Brett Smiley is facing growing questions about his latest Providence mayoral campaign -- and professional ethics. The concerns center around Smiley simultaneously running for office once again (after running in 2014 for Mayor) and serving as Governor Gina Raimondo’s Director of Administration. In October, Smiley promised not to solicit funds from state contractors while working in the Governor's office and for the state. He has direct or indirect control over billions of dollars in contracts. Now, Smiley admits he did take thousands of dollars of campaign donations...