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NC Republicans have paid two law firms about $2.9 million in taxpayer money to work with GOP leaders on redistricting, including court cases.

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The process was completely overhauled years ago, but may now face major problems. Author: Tyler Buchanan (Ohio Capital Journal) Published: 4:47 PM EST February 16, 2021 Updated: 4:52 PM EST February 16, 2021 The U.S. Census Bureau announced last Friday it has pushed back the deadline to release population data to Sept. 30, months later than was originally expected, due to the pandemic. The delay could pose major problems for the Ohio redistricting process, which was completely overhauled after voters approved reforms in recent years. Legislative...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A top legislative Democrat said Friday that Ohio should begin the process of redrawing political maps now despite the delayed d

“This is a disappointing setback for Ohio, where we are ready to put our new map-drawing reforms to work and need reliable counts of Ohioans to do so,” Sykes said in a statement. “That’s why it’s more important than ever that the Legislative Task Force on Redistricting meet to receive public input and share information, as is our duty.” Her call followed a U.S. Census Bureau announcement Friday that it will not be able to deliver census data by the usual April 1 deadline, but will need until September. Ohio voters have approved new procedures, taking effect this year, for drawing ...