Mayor George McGill asked the state to try its best not to disrupt the Fort Smith legislative delegation, telling staff of the state Board of Apportionment the existing delegation is both diverse and effective.
LITTLE ROCK The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2020 raw data figures on Thursday, but state officials say they have a long way to go before they are ready to publish maps for redistricting this year.
Concern about 2020 U.S. Census results was high Thursday during the state Board of Apportionment meeting in Phillips County, where several officials and residents voiced worries about how the reported population drop would affect the state's Delta region.
Representatives of the Arkansas Board of Apportionment told a group Tuesday that when it comes to redistricting, the state's constitution requires the population count to be the main priority over community interests and economics.
Representatives of the Arkansas Board of Apportionment told a group Tuesday that when it comes to redistricting, the state's constitution requires the population count to be the main priority over community interests and economics.