堪萨斯州批准460K美元 以备在政治和透明度问题下 重开分区会议的可能性 Kansas approves $460K for possible redistricting session amid political and transparency concerns.

堪萨斯州立法者批准了460 000美元的资金,以筹备在2020年人口普查之后可能举行的重新划分地区特别会议。 Kansas lawmakers approved $460,000 in funding to prepare for a potential special session on redistricting, following the 2020 census. 这笔来自国家普通基金和许可证费的资金,如果开会重新划定立法和国会地区边界,将用于支付后勤费用。 The money, from the state general fund and licensing fees, would cover logistics if a session occurs to redraw legislative and congressional district boundaries. 参议院议长泰·马斯特森称这是一项预防措施,指出未用资金将归还国库。 Senate President Ty Masterson called it a precautionary measure, noting unused funds would revert to the treasury. 参议院少数族群领袖Dinah Sykes批评这一举动,称其为浪费性的政治努力,转移了用于粮食无保障等紧急需求的资金。 Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes criticized the move, calling it a wasteful political effort diverting funds from urgent needs like food insecurity. 虽然没有安排正式会议,但共和党领导人正在推进可能重新划定选区的计划,以削弱民主共和党的席位。 沙里塞·戴维斯(Sharise Davids)的席位。 While no formal session has been scheduled, Republican leaders are advancing plans that could redraw districts to weaken Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids’ seat. 公众对透明度和政治影响力的关切已经增加,批评者警告说公众投入有限。 Public concerns about transparency and political influence have grown, with critics warning of limited public input. 10月30日将举办重新划分社区论坛。 A community forum on redistricting is set for October 30.