Ohio Redistricting Commission

The Ohio Redistricting Commission is working to approve new state House and Senate maps. The commission is holding its second of three public hearings on Monday.

As 2022 winds down, the Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable looks back at the biggest stories of the year.

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear a redistricting case out of North Carolina where Republicans plan to invoke a little-known doctrine known as the independent state legislature theory — and it could have an impact on Ohio's redistricting saga.

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.

The court wants the redistricting commission to explain their reasoning for not having maps approved again; A former Cleveland city worker will be spared from prison time despite his role in corruption scheme; A Kent native illustrator will have his artwork featured on a postal stamp; and more stories.

The Republican majority approved maps previously ruled unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court; Retiring Cleveland Fire Chief Angelo Calvillo announces retirement; Akron's iconic blimp hanger will be used to build massive new airships by a California-based company.

The commission has until May 6 to adopt new state legislative district maps.

GOP House Speaker Bob Cupp said he wanted to avoid confusing May 3 primary voters; Former CSU president Harlan Sands will get a nearly million dollar payout and intends to continue teaching in the fall; Browns still stuck with Baker Mayfield; and more stories.

According to a letter from a Democratic lawmaker, House Speaker Bob Cupp, a Republican, has suggested the panel reconvene May 4, a date his co-chair will accept but with reservations.

CSU's board of trustees state that Sands wasn't a good match for the school but did not elaborate further; Ohio Auditor Keith Faber is joining the call for a redistricting commission meeting as soon as possible ahead of an upcoming deadline; Odell Beckham Jr. is selling his home in Lorain County; and more stories.