News 19 is digging deeper into Limestone County Schools' redistricting plan. It was introduced last month and has since stirred up a mix of emotion among parents and community members.
The Florida Supreme Court declined on Monday to expedite a challenge to a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022. This decision is likely to mean that the disputed map will remain in effect for this year’s elections.
Baltimore’s mayor would be stripped of the power to veto changes to future redistricting plans under a proposed charter amendment introduced by Council President Nick Mosby on Monday. The amendment, which requires the approval of the council and Mayor Brandon Scott before it can be put to voters, also would lengthen the timeline for the council to consider future redistricting proposals from .
Readying for arguments next week in the high-stakes case, voting-rights groups have asked an appeals court to uphold a ruling that a congressional redistricting plan backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the Florida Constitution.