National News

Census News

Sixteen states are backing Alabama’s lawsuit challenging the Census Bureau’s new differential privacy system. President Biden nominated statistician Robert Santos to be the Census Bureau’s next director.

State News

Indiana

Lawmakers are looking to extend the state’s legislative session to November 15 for the purpose of redistricting.

Iowa

The state Supreme Court issued a statement saying it is prepared to handle redistricting duties if the Legislature cannot complete the task by the September 15 constitutional timeframe.

New Mexico

The state’s new advisory redistricting committee is now accepting applications from citizens to serve as members.

New York

New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission was allotted $4 million for operating expenses in the state’s budget.

Oregon

The state Supreme Court granted the Legislature’s request and extended their redistricting deadline from July 1 to September 27.