At the Redistricting, the 2010 Census, and Your Budget Conference, the Rose Institute introduced “2010 Census: Congressional Reapportionment,” a study of the changes in California’s population since the 2000 Census and its potential impact on redistricting in 2011. Abstract “The 2010 Census will determine the lines of 2011’s Congressional Districts. Using new population estimates, this… Continue Reading
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Tony Quinn on The Political Implications of Population Changes in California Since 2000
Tony Quinn, member of the Rose Institute’s Board of Governors, blogs on Fox & Hounds about the political implications of the population changes in California as reported in the Rose Institute’s report “The 2010 Census: Congressional Reapportionment.” From the post: “The biggest problem Democrats face is the slow population growth in the San Francisco Bay… Continue Reading
The Press-Enterprise Covers the Rose Institute’s Redistricting Conference
From Thursday’s The Press Enterprise: “The enormous population growth in the Inland region over the past decade entitles it to more representation in Congress, a new study concludes. But how that will happen is far from clear, experts said Thursday at a redistricting and census conference. It could take the form of a new Inland-centric… Continue Reading
Victory for Watchdog Group Seeking Free GIS Information from Local Government
Last week the government of Santa Clara County settled out of court with the nonprofit watchdog group First Amendment Coalition, finishing a three year fight over access to the County’s electronic maps. The County had tried to charge the group what might have amounted to $250,000 for access to the mapping information that is usually… Continue Reading
Budget Cuts May Cause Census Inaccuracies
In October 2009, the Pew Charitable Trusts and Philadelphia Research Initiative released a report forecasting that economic difficulties will cause considerable undercounting in the 2010 Census, particularly in large cities. The report focused on Philadelphia but also looked at ten other cities, examining the five most populous in the country- Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New… Continue Reading
Follow @RoseInstitute for the Conference
The Rose Institute’s conference, Redistricting, the 2010 Census, and Your Budget, is tomorrow, and aside from attending or watching the webcast, you can keep up with the conference in real time via Twitter. The Rose Institute staff will be “tweeting” throughout the conference what is said and what is happening on the Institute’s twitter account:… Continue Reading
Redistricting, The 2010 Census, and Your Budget Conference Webcast
If you are unable to attend the Redistricting, The 2010 Census, and Your Budget Conference in-person, the entire conference will be available online via webcast. Online attendees will be able to watch video of the speakers, review all presentations and documents, and submit questions for panelists live. To register, please use the form provided here.… Continue Reading
Rose Institute Announces Full List of Speakers for Redistricting Conference
The “Redistricting, The 2010 Census, and Your Budget” Conference being held at Claremont McKenna College on October 15th will feature four panels. -Rose Study Presentation: Population Projections for Congressional Districts in 2010        -Moderator: Ken Miller, Associate Director, Rose Institute        -Douglas Johnson, Rose Fellow        -Patrick Atwater, Rose Institute        -Tony Quinn, Rose Institute… Continue Reading
Ditas Katague to Deliver Keynote Address at Rose Institute Redistricting Conference
The Rose Institute is pleased to announce that Ditas Katague will deliver the keynote address at the “Redistricting, The 2010 Census, and Your Budget” Conference being held October 15th at Claremont McKenna College. Ms. Katague, the Director of Census 2010, California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, will speak at the 12:15 lunch addressing the importance… Continue Reading
CA releases revised Commission Selection regulations
This evening the California State Auditor released revised regulations governing the selection process for California’s 2011 Independent Redistricting Commission. You can download the revised regulations and a memo describing the changes. Full details are available on the Auditor’s website. Final comments on the proposed regulations are due on October 15th. Those following Rose Institute news will… Continue Reading