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Markus Schmidt

Markus Schmidt is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach him at markus@cardinalnews.org.

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Split decision

by Markus Schmidt October 15, 2021October 15, 2021

A bipartisan congressional map would split Lynchburg’s majority Black neighborhood between the 5th and the 6th Districts.

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How the 5th, 6th and 9th might change

by Markus Schmidt October 14, 2021October 15, 2021

A game of give and take: Virginia Redistricting Commission moves onto congressional maps with a first compromise

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“A total setup!”

by Markus Schmidt October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

After failing to agree on General Assembly districts, Virginia Redistricting Commission moves onto congressional maps

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Game over?

by Markus Schmidt October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

Virginia’s Redistricting Commission hits a dead end after Democratic co-chair throws the towel.

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Uncharted territory

by Markus Schmidt October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

Why new legislative maps could spark legal trouble for Nov. 2 House of Delegates elections.

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Alone together

by Markus Schmidt October 5, 2021October 5, 2021

Southside residents tell Virginia Redistricting Commission why they won’t support drastic changes to their legislative districts.

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Southwest Virginia is ‘not an afterthought’

by Markus Schmidt October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

Virginia Redistricting Commission hears public comments from Southwest residents

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VA West urges Congress to vote against Biden’s tax plan

by Markus Schmidt September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

VA West, the largest coalition of small businesses in Southwest Virginia, is urging lawmakers to vote against a proposed increase of the corporate tax rate.

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Back to the drawing board

by Markus Schmidt September 27, 2021January 26, 2022

Districts that are already big will have to become bigger.

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Southwest to benefit from $2.5 million in grants

by Markus Schmidt September 22, 2021September 25, 2021

The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to communities in Southwest Virginia to help fund broadband infrastructure expansion, and incentivize workforce development and job growth.

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