By Mary Ellen Klas The redistricting challengers threw a wrench into the map-drawing plans of the Florida Legislature late Monday, delivering election data to them that adds new detail to the question of where to draw minority districts — particularly in South Florida and Tampa Bay — on the eve of the first state Senate […]
Editorial: Redrawing the lines requires transparency – Tampa Bay Times
The leaders of the Florida Legislature have responded properly to a judge’s order by calling a special session this week to redraw two congressional districts that do not meet the constitutional requirements approved by voters. Now lawmakers should make a good-faith effort to redraw the districts without regard to protecting incumbents or political parties. Leon […]