New GOP-passed maps that weaken gerrymandering become law in Wisconsin
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New GOP-passed maps that weaken gerrymandering become law in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s governor on Monday signed into law new maps that redraw voting lines for state legislative seats and undo a decade of gerrymandering that favored Republicans across the state. Gov. Tony Evers (D) said the overhaul was a step toward “a fair‚ independent‚ and nonpartisan redistricting system.” The new maps were approved by the Republican-controlled legislature with support from both parties. “Wisconsin is not a red state or a blue state — we’re a purple state‚ and I...