Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-11-03/civic-engagement/the-peoples-maps-aim-to-be-framework-for-fair-pa-redistricting/a76349-1 November 3, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. – Members of Pennsylvania’s Legislative Reapportionment Commission have said they anticipate releasing proposed state House and Senate maps for voting districts by … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): On October 27 we announced the People’s Maps for PA House and Senate at our first ever Virtual Press Conference. More than 250 supporters, press and legislators attended. If you missed the event, you can … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): Just announced…Upcoming Hearing on Oct. 13 at 2:00pm The Legislative Reapportionment Commission has scheduled a hearing on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. The purpose of the hearing is to explore legislative redistricting issues affecting racial and other minority … Continued
Do you want to learn about new electoral maps coming by the end of the year? Not quite sure you have all the details on how redistricting works? This workshop is for you! We The People-PA is excited to be partnering with … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): With hearings underway in both the Legislative Reapportionment Commission and the House and Senate State Government Committees, this is a key moment to weigh in and influence the process that will determine what our state … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-09-20/census/pa-creates-redistricting-advisory-council-to-help-prevent-gerrymandering/a75784-1 September 20, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. – A new Redistricting Advisory Council announced last week by Gov. Tom Wolf’s office will focus on reducing gerrymandering as … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): In past decades, maps drawn to protect incumbents have made it more difficult for minority communities to gain representation. Racial equity in redistricting is a complex subject, but one it’s important we all understand. Join … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): More regional redistricting hearings have been announced: Regional Hearing: Northcentral DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 12 TIME: 4 p.m. Wellsboro Fire Annex East Ave, Wellsboro, PA 16901 Deadline for submitting request to testify in person: October 6 … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): The Legislative Reapportionment Commission (LRC) voted 3 to 2 this week in favor of a resolution to reallocate prison data to count incarcerated people in their home communities. According to the resolution, introduced by House Minority Leader … Continued
NOTE: Dates for these meetings have been changed. From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): The House State Gov’t Committee has posted locations for the Regional Hearings in Northeast PA, Southeast PA, and in Philadelphia. Northeast Regional New Details DATE: Monday, October … Continued