Gov. Jeff Laundry called a special session to redraw the state’s congressional district map.

This comes in the aftermath of a federal judge ruling Louisiana’s congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting power of Black voters.

The session is scheduled to convene January 15 and could potentially address other issues including a redrawing of state Supreme Court districts and moving from an open primary election system to a closed primary system.

The Wichita City Council amended the campaign finance ordinance to prohibit city candidates from accepting political contributions from corporations and limited liability companies.

Individuals, political action committees, sole proprietorships, professional associations, and partnerships continue to be permitted to make campaign contributions.

A violation of the ordinance is a misdemeanor, with penalties of up $2,500 in fines and six months in jail.

The ordinance was passed as an emergency measure, making the changes effective immediately.

The Phoenix City Council approved the creation of an ethics commission to independently investigate complaints of ethical violations against elected officials and other city leaders.

Members will focus specifically on corruption-related issues, such as potential violations of Phoenix’s gift policy as well as other possible conflicts of interest among elected officials.

The commission will be comprised of five residents of varying political affiliations: Democrats Louie Lujan and Patricia Sallen; Republicans Jose Samuel Leyvas III and Cheryl Pietkiewicz; and unaffiliated member Peter Schirripa.

State Rep. Ryan Martinez announced he will resign on September 1.

This announcement comes after Martinez pleaded guilty to two felony DUI charges from nearly a year ago.

Martinez would have been subjected to suspension and potentially expulsion from the House if convicted.

Martinez has represented House District 39 since 2016.

Gov. Kevin Stitt is expected to call a special election to fill the vacancy.