To those who value our system of checks and balances, House Bill 38 contemplates a fundamentally different relationship between the legislative and judicial branches wherein the former has unequal power over the latter. Such a change would irreparably and severely impair the governance of the Commonwealth, and would harm the independence and impartiality of our…

Today, the Committee of Seventy’s Board of Directors announced that Al Schmidt has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Pennsylvania’s long standing nonpartisan advocate for better government.

On Monday, November 29th, the Committee of Seventy joined a number of elected officials and good government groups including the League of Women Voters and Common Cause, in calling for reforms to combat corruption in Philadelphia.

The conviction of Councilmember Bobby Henon and Local 98 business manager John Dougherty marks a historic break from business as usual in Philadelphia politics.

Philadelphia took a significant step forward in the 2011 redistricting cycle when several of the most gerrymandered districts in the country were finally addressed. This was due, in no small part, to substantial advocacy both in the communities negatively affected and by champions within City Hall of a more fair map that strove for equitable…

Statement on Misguided Senate Action to Subpoena Voter Records and Personal Information Regarding the 2020 General Election

David Thornburgh to Step Aside as Committee of Seventy CEO to Assume New Role as Senior Advisor

Statement from David Thornburgh President and CEO of The Committee of Seventy And Chair of Draw The Lines PA

Committee of Seventy Statement on Sen. Doug Mastriano’s Demand for Election Materials from Targeted Counties

Committee of Seventy Statement on Governor Wolf’s Veto of House Bill 1300