Episode 462: WI Gov. Signs Fairer Maps, MO High Court Rejects Challenge to State Senate Map, and NV’s Redistricting Commission Ballot Question Struck Down
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Feb. 21, 2024
WI Gov. Signs Fairer Maps, MO High Court Rejects Challenge to State Senate Map, and NV’s Redistricting Commission Ballot Question Struck Down
Wisconsin’s governor signed off on state legislative maps February 19th, fixing some of the worst gerrymandering in the U.S. Missouri’s Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the state senate map, and a Nevada court rejected a citizen ballot initiative to implement an independent redistricting commission.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Wisconsin Examiner - Gov. Evers signs new legislative maps, says they give every party a ‘fair shake’
Missouri Independent - Missouri Supreme Court upholds state Senate district map drawn by judicial panel
Nevada Independent - Advocates again push ballot measure to take redistricting out of Legislature’s hands
Las Vegas Review Journal - Judge blocks 2024 ballot initiatives seeking independent redistricting
Groups Taking Action:
Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, League of Women Voters WI, Common Cause WI
League of Women Voters SW Missouri, Fair Maps Nevada
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