From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): It’s not over until it’s over! The PA House and Senate seemed to recess weeks ago but have since been adding session days and committee meetings to push a mix of bills. This week they’ll … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): A new statewide poll of registered voters’ attitudes released today shows why 67% of Pennsylvania voters support an independent commission to draw legislative district lines. This includes majorities of Democrats (66%), independents (78%) and Republicans … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): We need your help on November 5. Since November 2017, FDPA Polling Place Outreach volunteers have talked to over 60,000 voters, asking them to sign our petition supporting an independent redistricting commission. We’re planning to … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): This graphic from a recent Washington Post article confirmed what we’ve been seeing: by every indicator, our state legislature is one of the most unresponsive in the country. That’s because leaders can barricade themselves and … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): In the last few months there have been lots of questions about redistricting reform efforts. Are we giving up? Not a chance. Is it still possible to have an independent redistricting commission in Pennsylvania? YES! … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): This is a critical time for redistricting reform. On May 22, PA Senate Bill 22 was amended and voted unanimously out of committee. While the amended version allows legislators some involvement, our leadership team believe … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-05-01/civil-rights/pennsylvanians-favor-independent-commission-to-draw-districts/a62361-1 May 1, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled congressional districts had been drawn to favor one party. (Ruhrfisch CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikimedia Commons) HARRISBURG, Pa. – … Continued
Posted at https://www.fairdistrictspa.com/updates/unaccountable-government Comments by Carol Kuniholm, Fair Districts PA April 12, 2018 On April 11, 2018, the House State Government Committee held a voting meeting on HB 722. An amendment was proposed that guts HB 722 and gives even … Continued
Fair Districts PA (FDPA) Dauphin County Informational Meeting, March 7, Giant Community Center, Linglestown. The meeting will be in two parts, come to either or both! Invite others to join you! Go to https://actionnetwork.org/events/lets-end-gerrymandering-together to find out more and RSVP … Continued
From the Committee of Seventy (https://www.seventy.org/): House Bill 722, a joint resolution to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to establish an independent citizens commission to redistrict state legislative and Congressional districts, will be officially introduced next Wednesday, April 26. That comes … Continued