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Bureau of Legislative Research says detailed census data delayed until late September; prepares mapping tools
Summary
The Bureau of Legislative Research told the State Agencies committee that Arkansas keeps four congressional seats and that state-level census data needed for redistricting is not expected until the Census Bureau's scheduled release around Sept. 30. The bureau has licensed Citygate mapping software and is preparing draft maps for member requests.
The Bureau of Legislative Research told the Senate State Agencies committee that Arkansas will retain four U.S. House seats but that the detailed state-level census data required to redraw districts is not yet available.
Michelle Davenport, the bureau's attorney assigned to redistricting, said the U.S. Census Bureau has completed national apportionment but has not released the local-level…
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