https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-independent-citizens-redistricting-commission Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission en-US Copyright Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:34:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-27/redistricting-commission-chooses-final-state-senate-plan-for-court-approval A new proposal for state Senate districts in metro Detroit is headed to a federal court for approval after the state redistricting commission voted for it Wednesday. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:34:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-27/redistricting-commission-chooses-final-state-senate-plan-for-court-approval Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-11/redistricting-commission-to-kick-off-in-person-hearings-tuesday A series of Detroit meetings kicking off Tuesday will give area residents the chance to weigh in on 12 proposals for Michigan’s state Senate districts. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:01:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-11/redistricting-commission-to-kick-off-in-person-hearings-tuesday Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-29/federal-court-oks-micrc-remedial-map A federal court this week approved a new plan for Michigan’s state House districts around metro-Detroit. Here's what that means for the future of redistricting in Michigan. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:39:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-29/federal-court-oks-micrc-remedial-map Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-22/redistricting-commission-approves-raise-appoints-new-leadership Michigan’s redistricting commission is once again raising its wages to 35% of the governor’s salary. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:03:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-22/redistricting-commission-approves-raise-appoints-new-leadership Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-29/redistricting-commission-chooses-new-map-to-submit-for-court-approval It took the 13-member commission two rounds of voting Wednesday to choose a map to submit to the court. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:05:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-29/redistricting-commission-chooses-new-map-to-submit-for-court-approval Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-01/micrc-approves-first-new-maps-drafted-under-court-order-for-public-comment Michigan’s redistricting commission moved some potential new maps for a handful of metro-Detroit state House districts ahead to public comment Wednesday. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:48:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-01/micrc-approves-first-new-maps-drafted-under-court-order-for-public-comment Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-30/redistricting-commission-hears-voting-rights-act-report-approves-plan-for-new-map-submissions Only three of the new proposed plans for redrawing some metro-Detroit state House districts comply with the Voting Rights Act, according to a new analysis presented to Michigan’s redistricting commission Monday. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:30:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-30/redistricting-commission-hears-voting-rights-act-report-approves-plan-for-new-map-submissions Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-09/federal-court-sets-feb-2-deadline-for-new-maps-from-redistricting-commission A federal court has given Michigan’s redistricting commission until February 2 to redraw seven state House districts after they were declared unconstitutional. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:42:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-09/federal-court-sets-feb-2-deadline-for-new-maps-from-redistricting-commission Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-08/court-mulls-special-master-in-redistricting-case Parties in a lawsuit that struck down several metro-Detroit state House and Senate districts met in federal court Friday to discuss what happens next. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:46:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-08/court-mulls-special-master-in-redistricting-case Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-04/three-new-members-chosen-to-fill-vacancies-on-michigan-redistricting-commission The three would join the redistricting commission during a turbulent time. A federal court has ordered the group to redraw 13 metro Detroit House and Senate districts. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:29:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-04/three-new-members-chosen-to-fill-vacancies-on-michigan-redistricting-commission Colin Jackson | MPRN