In 2010, the US Government will take an official census.  The results of this census will determine the apportionment for the 435 congressional seats in the US Congress.   The population shifts have been pretty dramatic in the last 10 years.  As a result, some states will lose a congressional seat, while others will gain.

Here's  map of the population growth in the US



The biggest growth areas are in the South and West, while the Northeast and selected states in the Midwest  have little growth. 

Now, take a look at the following map:



Notice any similarities to the first map?  This second map shows those states that are "right to work" states, meaning they allow employees the choice of whether they want to be in a union.  As a result of freeing up entrepreneurial opportunities, the "right to work" states have flourished. 

Beyond the economic benefits that are accruing to the "right to work" states, and the increasing population; they'll now get additional congressional seats. 

Here's a list of the states that will be likely to add a new congressional seat after 2010:
                Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, South Carolina, Utah, and Florida 

And here's a list of those that will be losing at least one, or more congressional seats in their state:
                Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania

It's ironic that states that disregarded economic principals, for political gain and now losing both.