Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

The state Senate approved $1.5 million for Michigan’s redistricting commission Wednesday as part of a broader year-end book closing budget package. The commission says it’s already spent around $432,000 since its budget money ran out in October.

The Michigan Senate passed spending bills totaling about $220 million Wednesday to close the books on the last fiscal year. One deals with general government spending. The other deals with education.

Michigan’s redistricting commission is suing the state legislature for funding. That’s after it’s gone without a budget since October.

The November midterm elections were one of the first tests of Michigan’s newly drawn congressional districts following the 2020 census. Michigan’s redistricting commission drew the 7th District to be one of the most competitive in the state.

The commission responsible for drawing new congressional and legislative district lines has invited a formal audit of its finances and operations.

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's communications director, Edward Woods III, will take on the second role in a move the group says will save over $100,000 in personnel costs.

The Michigan Supreme Court has tossed out a challenge to the new state House map that was drawn by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Michigan’s redistricting commission could face a budget shortfall after this April if state lawmakers don’t appropriate more funds.

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is standing by its decision to give itself a 7% pay raise.

Members of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) voted to give themselves a 7% raise Thursday.