The race to draw congressional maps is heating up as the next election looms. Two states are at the center of the drama, each with a different political agenda and legal hurdles. In Florida, Governor Ron De Santis has released a new map that would add four seats likely to favor Republicans. The pro
The new plan comes from Florida’s governor, who wants a map that could change the balance of power in Congress by targeting four seats held by Democrats. He has asked lawmakers to meet for a special session next week to review the proposal. If it passes, Republicans could hold 24 of Florida’s 28 sea
Florida is preparing for a special legislative session next month to redraw congressional district lines, a move that happens more often than people realize. The state’s population grew fast in the last decade, but the 2020 Census missed about 750, 000 residents—a significant error that could shape
The state of Virginia held a vote that lets citizens redraw the map used to elect members of the U. S. House of Representatives. The new lines could give Democrats an advantage in four districts that are currently represented by Republicans. After the vote, former President Donald Trump posted on s
A judge in Virginia halted the state’s attempt to change congressional districts after a public vote that had passed just yesterday. The ruling declares all votes in the referendum invalid and stops officials from certifying or implementing the new maps. The judge said the ballot measure violated
Another election in Virginia has suddenly become a battleground for claims that didn’t match the results. Voters there decided on a new map that could shift power from Republicans to Democrats, handing the party a potential boost before November. Instead of accepting the outcome, one high-profile fi
Columbia Public Schools has tapped Douglass High School Principal Eryca Neville to lead a new role focused on students who need learning options outside traditional classrooms. Neville steps into the executive director of alternative education position after nearly a decade as Douglass High’s top ad
South Carolina’s Richland One school district just escaped a financial red flag that had been hanging over its operations for nearly two years. The state first raised concerns in August 2024, bumping the district from a basic watch list to a stricter caution label. Auditors flagged several weak spot
President Trump’s search for a permanent attorney general isn’t just about filling a seat—it’s about finding someone willing to ride out political storms. For now, Deputy AG Todd Blanche steps in temporarily, a move that avoids another Senate confirmation battle. But looking back, Trump’s past picks
The City Council in Topeka has decided that a small tax will be added to the price of anything sold inside Hotel Topeka. The plan is called a Community Improvement District, or CID for short. It will bring in money that the city can use to fix up the hotel and cover some of the costs it already spen
