CONCORD — Despite universal testimony in opposition Thursday, the Republican majority on the House Special Committee on Redistricting approved new state Senate and Executive Council districts.
The committee votes on Senate Bill 240, the state Senate district maps, and Senate Bill 241, the Executive Council district maps, were along party lines 8-7.
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