/tags/vernon-sykes Vernon Sykes en-US Copyright Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:27:30 GMT /politics-government/2022-02-25/ohio-redistricting-commission-adopts-third-set-of-legislative-maps-by-split-vote The Ohio Redistricting Commission adopted new Ohio House and Ohio Senate district maps by a vote of 4 to 3, with Republican Auditor Keith Faber joining Democratic commissioners in voting against the proposal. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:27:30 GMT /politics-government/2022-02-25/ohio-redistricting-commission-adopts-third-set-of-legislative-maps-by-split-vote Andy Chow /politics-government/2022-02-24/ohio-republican-leaders-could-release-new-state-legislative-maps-as-soon-as-thursday Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) said a new set of Ohio House and Ohio Senate district maps could be proposed to the Ohio Redistricting Commission as early as Thursday. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:24:26 GMT /politics-government/2022-02-24/ohio-republican-leaders-could-release-new-state-legislative-maps-as-soon-as-thursday Andy Chow /politics-government/2022-02-21/ohio-redistricting-commission-must-explain-by-wednesday-why-they-cant-pass-new-maps The Ohio Supreme Court has given the members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission until Wednesday at noon to show why they shouldn’t be held in contempt for ignoring a deadline set by the court. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:47:12 GMT /politics-government/2022-02-21/ohio-redistricting-commission-must-explain-by-wednesday-why-they-cant-pass-new-maps Karen Kasler /politics-government/2022-02-18/group-of-gop-voters-sue-to-force-ohio-legislative-map-fix A group of Republican voters has sued in federal court to force the implementation of Ohio legislative maps previously tossed out by the state Supreme Court. The Ohio Supreme Court has twice rejected the maps for being gerrymandered in favor of Republicans. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:59:37 GMT /politics-government/2022-02-18/group-of-gop-voters-sue-to-force-ohio-legislative-map-fix The Associated Press, Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau /politics-government/2022-02-10/ohio-senate-president-suggests-state-should-split-primary-into-two-different-dates Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) said, without finalized district maps, it does not seem possible for Ohio to hold a primary for the legislative and congressional races by May 3. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:30:44 GMT /politics-government/2022-02-10/ohio-senate-president-suggests-state-should-split-primary-into-two-different-dates Andy Chow /politics-government/2022-01-21/ohio-redistricting-commission-meets-again-but-still-no-agreement-on-new-legislative-maps The Ohio Supreme Court's ruling said the new maps for Ohio House and Senate districts are due on Saturday. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:26:51 GMT /politics-government/2022-01-21/ohio-redistricting-commission-meets-again-but-still-no-agreement-on-new-legislative-maps Karen Kasler /coronavirus/2021-10-05/262-million-in-federal-pandemic-aid-allocated-for-ohio-schools-and-childcare One hundred million dollars will be used to reimburse schools for pandemic-related expenses. $161 million will go to licensed childcare providers for children's mental health care and to increase both the early childhood workforce and access to childcare. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:00:46 GMT /coronavirus/2021-10-05/262-million-in-federal-pandemic-aid-allocated-for-ohio-schools-and-childcare Scott Good /politics/2021-09-10/redistricting-commission-adopts-ohio-district-maps-that-appear-to-retain-republican-supermajority The commission will likely make changes to the House and Senate district maps after holding three public hearings. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:55:47 GMT /politics/2021-09-10/redistricting-commission-adopts-ohio-district-maps-that-appear-to-retain-republican-supermajority Andy Chow /politics/2021-08-27/despite-reforms-ohio-democrats-say-redistricting-is-being-done-in-secret Some Democrats and voting advocates worry maps will be drawn behind closed doors and rushed through the process. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:59:29 GMT /politics/2021-08-27/despite-reforms-ohio-democrats-say-redistricting-is-being-done-in-secret Jo Ingles /news/2021-08-06/ohio-lawmakers-convene-redistricting-panel-charged-with-drawing-state-legislative-maps Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday convenes the state redistricting commission, a seven- member board, charged with drafting new maps for state lawmakers’ districts. They’ve got a lot on their plate and not a lot of time to handle it all. Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:21:40 GMT /news/2021-08-06/ohio-lawmakers-convene-redistricting-panel-charged-with-drawing-state-legislative-maps Nick Evans