Special Session Legislature approves new Congressional map over objections from Democrats With the special session adjourned, the fight over the redistricting process returns to the courts with a hearing set for Aug. 14. Jacob Holmes / July 22, 2023
House, Senate redistricting plans on a conference committee collision course When they return to the floor this morning, the debate will be on the same maps they have already passed. Jacob Holmes / July 21, 2023
House, Senate pass separate congressional maps but anticipate a compromise The two chambers will have to reach a compromise before a Friday deadline imposed by the federal court. Jacob Holmes / July 20, 2023
Voting rights advocates express concern over proposed redistricting maps The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations. Patrick Darrington / July 20, 2023
Lawmakers want to use special session to remove procedural step The legislation would remove the requirement for a budget isolation resolution on local bills and constitutional amendments. Josh Moon / July 19, 2023
House, Senate approve different maps without a second majority-minority district The House committee passed Pringle’s plan along party, and racial, lines as expected. But the Senate delivered a surprise. Jacob Holmes / July 19, 2023
Reapportionment committee forces through Pringle plan Pringle argued the plan "maintains, basically, the core of the existing districts.” Samuel Stettheimer / July 18, 2023
Committee holds second hearing on redistricting maps Committee members expressed frustration over holding a public hearing without the map or maps Republican leadership would push forward. Samuel Stettheimer / July 14, 2023
Rep. Matt Simpson selected for prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship The program brings together 47 individuals representing 29 states and U.S. territories. July 13, 2023
Deadline passes for public to submit maps for redistricting process Roughly 80 maps were sent to the committee. But the majority of those maps will not be considered. Jacob Holmes / July 12, 2023