Virginia’s 2011 redistricting will not produce ideal congressional districts for either Republicans or Democrats. Unlike in 2001, when Republicans completely controlled the redistricting process, the Old Dominion’s government is now divided, with Republicans in control of the governor’s office and the House of Delegates and Democrats in control of the Senate. As a consequence, neither… Continue Reading
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Virginia Redistricting: Ensuring Coastal Districts Stay Republican?
Today’s post, the fifth and final post in our series on Virginia redistricting, examines the tidewater 1st and 2nd Districts along Virginia’s coast. 1st District The 1st District is bordered to the north by the suburban 10th and 11th Districts and to the southeast by the Potomac River and the the Chesapeake Bay. Â At its… Continue Reading
Rose’s Mike Whatley quoted in Washington Post
The Washington Post blog “The Fix” posted an article titled “Could GOP grab control of redistricting in Virginia?” on January 31st and quoted the Rose Report’s editor and Rose Institute Associate Student Manager Mike Whatley. The article also linked to the Rose’s own recent articles on Virginia redistricting, describing it as “a great in-depth series on… Continue Reading
Rose Fellow Huntoon on city car allowances
Rose Institute Fellow David Huntoon was recently quoted in the Whittier Daily News in an article titled “Car allowances cost area cities thousands annually.” Published on January 8th, the article details how cities in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier area give many of their employees stipends for vehicles. In the article Huntoon is quoted… Continue Reading
Rose Fellow Johnson on fee increases
A January 29th article in the Whittier Daily News quoted Rose Institute Fellow Douglas Johnson discussing increases in fees and fines as local governments face a budget crunch. The article is titled “Fees increase as governments scour for extra money.” Continue Reading
Rose's social services study cited in San Francisco Chronicle
A January 23rd article in the San Francisco Chronicle cited the Rose Institute’s study done in conjunction with the Voice of San Diego on welfare and social services spending in counties across California. Titled “Shift to local control of services concerns many,” the article discusses concerns regarding Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to shift responsibility for… Continue Reading
Rose study cited in Merced County Star editorial
The Rose Institute was cited in a recent editorial published by the Merced County Star. Titled “Our View: Redistricting politics are now diluted,” the article was published on December 22nd, 2010. It concludes that thanks to the new redistricting system put in place in California, redistricting will likely be a more fair and less gerrymandered… Continue Reading
Rose redistricting study cited in Bay Area Reporter
The Rose Institute’s recent report on redistricting in California was cited in the Bay Area Reporter on December 23, 2010. Titled “SF expected to lose a State senate seat,” the article features the Rose’s study and data prominently. The article reads: Continue Reading
Rose's Kosmont survey cited in OC Register
A December 27th article at the OC Register cited the Rose Institute’s Kosmont Survey when discussing the top ten reasons why businesses leave California. Coming in at number nine was most expensive business locations, supported by the Kosmont’s findings that many California cities are among the most expensive in the nation in which to do… Continue Reading
Virginia Redistricting: Republican Districts Surrounding Democratic Richmond
Today’s post, the fourth in our series on congressional redistricting in Virginia, will examine the two districts surrounding Richmond and the district that includes downtown Richmond. 7th District Starting at the southern border of the 10th District (profiled yesterday), the 7th District moves southwest through much of central Virginia but stops north of downtown Richmond.… Continue Reading