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Politics Gov. Tony Evers signs an executive order on Jan. 27 authorizing the creation of a nonpartisan commission to draw fair maps for the next redistricting process. (Photo by Jessica VanEgeren)
Politics Evers: Gerrymandering Allowed GOP to Abandon Wisconsin in the Depths of a Pandemic

Evers wants the next maps to return to rewarding compromise and service, rather than conflict, but a 2021 battle is expected.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren December 27, 2020 6:00 am CST
Elections Proponents of non-partisan redistricting say non-politicians would draw political boundaries to be more compact and uniform as in Iowa. Wisconsin's district lines underwent significant and controversial changes after Republicans took over the process in 2011.
Elections Election Day Was Only the Start: The Fair Maps Fight Is Heating Up in Wisconsin

“The People’s Maps Commission is so people can see and courts can see how rigged the system is.”

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring November 9, 2020 10:55 am CST
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Voting Plaintiff in Gerrymandering Case: ‘Vote in Order to Create a Fair System.’

Lawmakers will again reconfigure voting districts based on 2020 US Census results next year.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson September 10, 2020 12:55 pm CDT
Elections Gov. Tony Evers signs an executive order on Jan. 27 authorizing the creation of a nonpartisan commission to draw fair maps for the next redistricting process. (Photo by Jessica VanEgeren)
Elections Evers Seeking Nine to Serve on Fair Maps Commission

Panel of three retired judges to pick nine members. Applications due July 31.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren July 9, 2020 3:51 pm CDT
Politics Gov. Tony Evers signs an executive order on Jan. 27 authorizing the creation of a nonpartisan commission to draw fair maps for the next redistricting process. (Photo by Jessica VanEgeren)
Politics Evers: Redistricting in Public Will Happen

Public commission is a sharp departure from 2011’s gerrymandering and secrecy oaths

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren January 27, 2020 12:12 pm CST

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Kristen Kelm, community health division manager for the Chippewa County Health Department, receives a vaccination to protect against contracting COVID-19. County health officers in northwest Wisconsin report strong demand for the vaccine. (Photo courtesy of Kristen Kelm) Vaccine News Demand for COVID-19 Vaccine Strong, Even in Mostly Rural Counties
Proponents of non-partisan redistricting say non-politicians would draw political boundaries to be more compact and uniform as in Iowa. Wisconsin's district lines underwent significant and controversial changes after Republicans took over the process in 2011. Politics Evers’ Fair Maps Commission Keeps Working as GOP Cries for More Gerrymandering
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Politics Proponents of non-partisan redistricting say non-politicians would draw political boundaries to be more compact and uniform as in Iowa. Wisconsin's district lines underwent significant and controversial changes after Republicans took over the process in 2011.
Politics Dems Say Let Voters Rule on Gerrymandering

GOP: Constitution let politicians draw maps. Critics: Let's change constitution

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren January 8, 2020 12:33 pm CST