Ohio legislative redistricting

Ohio Senate leaders reflect on the long, drawn-out redistricting process that dominated legislative work at the Ohio Statehouse this year.

Low income families in Ohio are challenged due to limits imposed on baby formula by a public assistance program; Akron police hope to install 130 license plate-reading cameras that use artificial intelligence; Ohio Redistricting Commission members spar over state supreme court contempt charges.

Republican leaders want the Supreme Court to pause redistricting fight until after November election; Summit County Council Rep Jerry Feeman dies after a long illness; Mayor Justin Bibb wants tax abatement on homes' first $350,000.

A panel of three federal judges is ordering the Ohio Redistricting Commission to implement state legislative maps by May 28th; Former Mt. Carmel Dr. William Husel found not guilty on 14 murder charges; Jose Ramirez hits second grand slam of the season; and more stories.

The panel has until midnight tonight to approve a set of legislative maps to satisfy the deadline set by the Ohio Supreme Court

Among the dozens of people who submitted maps for the Ohio Redistricting Commission is a high school student from Upper Arlington.

Independent mapmakers are working on the fourth set of maps for Ohio House and Senate districts

Independent mapmakers using a new process for drawing maps say they are making progress

New maps for state House and Senate districts have once again been ruled unconstitutionally gerrymandered by the Ohio Supreme Court; County Executive Armond Budish and county council members have outlined plans for spending $27 million in federal stimulus funds; Summit County’s program that provides financial help for residents having trouble paying their rent or utility bills due to the pandemic is getting a boost; and more stories.

House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) says Democrats have made attempts that were nixed by Republican majority.