Tag: U.S. House of Representatives
Unabashed California liberal and former U.S. Congressman John Burton dies at 92
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. John Burton, a salty-tongued and unabashedly liberal San Francisco Democrat who…
Florida’s attorney general gets history wrong on census citizenship question
Before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed James Uthmeier, his former chief of staff, as attorney general, Uthmeier worked…
Explainer-The legal battles over redistricting in Texas and California
By Jan WolfeWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Texas lawmakers approved a new congressional map this week at the behest of President…
Americans worry democracy in danger amid gerrymandering fights, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Jason Lange, Unknown f781ef79-b713-474d-aef1-1fc7112288ee and James OliphantWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Most Americans believe that efforts to redraw U.S. House…
Louisiana’s redistricting case puts the Voting Rights Act on trial
The U.S. Supreme Court. (Jane Norman/States Newsroom)Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed…
El Paso urging Texas to keep Fort Bliss, airport in US Rep. Veronica Escobar’s district
The El Paso City Council is calling on the Texas Legislature to rethink its redistricting plans.The City Council…
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace Launches Bid For South Carolina Governor
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Monday announced she is running for governor of South Carolina, joining a competitive…