Tuesday, the Ohio Redistricting Commission held a 10-minute meeting and scheduled more sessions for later this week a possible sign of progress in getting maps adopted that follow Ohio law. Or, maybe, the Republican majority is just trying to avoid being cited for contempt of court.
U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot's political career has depended on a congressional district map designed just for him by the Republicans in the legislature. But the Ohio Supreme Court has likely put an end to that.
Wednesday, a 4-3 majority of the Ohio Supreme Court struck down Republican maps for legislative districts clearly designed to preserve their veto-proof majority.