Posts Tagged Gerrymandering
Virginia’s Supreme Court Rejects Prison Gerrymandering Lawsuit
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 23, 2021
The Supreme Court of Virginia is already weighing in on redistricting, closing the door on the practice of prison gerrymandering. Michael Pope reports.
Anti-Gerrymandering Lawsuit Moves Forward in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2017
Virginia’s 72nd House District is one of the ones mentioned in the lawsuit. (Credit: Virginia Public Access Project)
A lawsuit against Virginia’s House of Delegates for how they drew district lines back in 2011 will be moving forward. A judge in Richmond ruled today to not dismiss the case. Mallory Noe-Payne reports from the courthouse.
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From NPR News- While the gun control debate amplifies, the overwhelming emotion in Uvalde is grief May 26, 2022The small community of Uvalde, Texas is grieving one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history as assistance — and the national political spotlight – descends on the area.
- Firefighters rescued an elk calf from the ashes of the New Mexico blaze May 25, 2022A firefighter happened upon the motionless animal on the ground of a fire-blackened forest as he patrolled and extinguished hot spots. The calf, dubbed Cinder, is recovering at a wildlife center.
- Twitter will pay a $150 million fine over accusations it improperly sold user data May 25, 2022Federal regulators accuse the company of violating a 2011 agreement over the treatment of users' personal data, including phone numbers and email addresses.
- Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 25) May 25, 2022A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Johnny Depp testifies again, calling Amber Heard's allegations insane May 25, 2022Depp rejected his ex-wife's accusations of sexual and physical abuse as he returned to the witness stand on Wednesday in his libel suit against Heard.
- While the gun control debate amplifies, the overwhelming emotion in Uvalde is grief May 26, 2022
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- Johnson looking safe - for now May 25, 2022Tory MPs say they don't want the PM to go, but several more political challenges await him.
- Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Family concerns 'disregarded' - report May 26, 2022Family concerns were "disregarded" in the cases of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, a report finds.
- Sue Gray report: 'I wish I'd taken a fine to be with my dying husband' May 25, 2022Bereaved families call on the PM to quit, saying he has treated them like 'dirt' over Sue Gray's report.
- Deborah James: Podcast host visits Chelsea Flower Show to see rose namesake May 25, 2022The podcast host gets a private tour of the Chelsea Flower Show to see the flower named in her honour.
- UK energy bills to be cut by hundreds as part of £10bn support package May 25, 2022
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