/news/tags/gerrymandering gerrymandering en-US Copyright Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:05:00 GMT /news/education/2022-11-23/political-differences-define-the-new-ohio-board-of-education A small wave of new, progressive-leaning board members was elected to the Ohio Board of Education this month, including two in Northeast Ohio.Democrats see it as a rejection of far-right policies that have been the focus of the state school board in recent months. But debates over the board's focus may become moot if the recently introduced Ohio Senate Bill 178, a Republican-led measure that would take away much of the board’s power and responsibility, is passed. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:05:00 GMT /news/education/2022-11-23/political-differences-define-the-new-ohio-board-of-education Conor Morris /news/2022-05-31/morning-headlines-maple-heights-police-fatally-shoot-suspect-and-more-stories The drive-by shooting suspect was chased by Maple Heights police from Cleveland's Woodland Hills neighborhood early Monday morning; Two Lorain County students are under investigation for threatening their schools; Republican legislators are debating how to finance an estimated $20 million Aug. 2 primary; and more stories. Tue, 31 May 2022 13:49:22 GMT /news/2022-05-31/morning-headlines-maple-heights-police-fatally-shoot-suspect-and-more-stories Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/government-politics/2022-05-12/a-timeline-of-ohios-redistricting-saga Follow the many twists and turns in Ohio's redistricting process to create new state legislative district maps. Thu, 12 May 2022 22:34:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-05-12/a-timeline-of-ohios-redistricting-saga Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2022-05-06/ohio-supreme-court-deliberating-over-resubmitted-rejected-maps The future of Ohio's legislative district maps is hanging in limbo, with a few major decisions pending. Fri, 06 May 2022 23:31:57 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-05-06/ohio-supreme-court-deliberating-over-resubmitted-rejected-maps Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2022-05-04/ohio-redistricting-commission-reconvenes-with-looming-court-ordered-deadline The commission has until May 6 to adopt new state legislative district maps. Thu, 05 May 2022 01:26:56 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-05-04/ohio-redistricting-commission-reconvenes-with-looming-court-ordered-deadline Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2022-04-27/letter-suggests-redistricting-commission-leaders-disagree-over-new-meeting-date According to a letter from a Democratic lawmaker, House Speaker Bob Cupp, a Republican, has suggested the panel reconvene May 4, a date his co-chair will accept but with reservations. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:14:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-04-27/letter-suggests-redistricting-commission-leaders-disagree-over-new-meeting-date Andy Chow /news/2022-04-21/morning-headlines-federal-court-to-impose-invalidated-ohio-legislative-maps-if-state-officials-cannot-meet-new-deadline-and-more A panel of three federal judges is ordering the Ohio Redistricting Commission to implement state legislative maps by May 28th; Former Mt. Carmel Dr. William Husel found not guilty on 14 murder charges; Jose Ramirez hits second grand slam of the season; and more stories. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:10:10 GMT /news/2022-04-21/morning-headlines-federal-court-to-impose-invalidated-ohio-legislative-maps-if-state-officials-cannot-meet-new-deadline-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/government-politics/2022-03-26/federal-judges-consider-options-for-may-primary-without-valid-ohio-house-senate-maps A group of Republican activists has asked the three-judge panel to put in place maps that the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled unconstitutional. Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-26/federal-judges-consider-options-for-may-primary-without-valid-ohio-house-senate-maps Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2022-03-16/ohio-coalition-emphasizes-its-fight-for-fair-districts-as-supreme-court-deliberates All eyes are on the Ohio Supreme Court to find out if the latest state legislative and congressional district maps will be found constitutional. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:10:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-16/ohio-coalition-emphasizes-its-fight-for-fair-districts-as-supreme-court-deliberates Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2022-03-04/fate-of-ohios-may-3-primary-could-be-determined-in-the-coming-days Some of the state's top elected officials say it is still possible to have a primary May 3, but it depends on how the supreme court rules on state legislative and congressional district maps. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:03:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-04/fate-of-ohios-may-3-primary-could-be-determined-in-the-coming-days Andy Chow