The number of new COVID-19 cases in the state continues to decline while the Ohio Department of Health is working to figure out how many people have died from t
A total of 4,275 previously unreported COVID-19 deaths were added to Ohio s cumulative total since state officials announced a reporting error last week.
Census data delay puts Ohio redistricting behind schedule: Capitol Letter
Updated Feb 15, 2021;
Posted Feb 15, 2021
Ohio s congressional map is pieced together with four intentionally Democratic districts and 12 for the Republicans.
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Map crunch: The Census Bureau says it could be as late as Sept. 30 before it provides states with the 2020 data necessary to draw new congressional and Statehouse district lines, the result of coronavirus-related delays. The detailed local population counts normally are available by the end of March, Rich Exner reports. That means some Ohio deadlines for drawing new maps will be broken. The maps, for elections from 2022 through 2030, will be the first under voter-approved reform. Secretary of State Frank LaRose tweeted Saturday that the delay was “unacceptable” and said he’s working with Attorney General Dave Yost to “explore options.”