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City Council Passes Reform to Vacant Land Sale Process

Legislation is a step forward, but more work left to do

Historic Election Reform Approved in Pennsylvania

Sweeping changes to state election law set a foundation for further reform

Election Reform Package Should Move Forward

Compromise Bill Adds Significant Updates to 1937 Election Code

Statement on Philadelphia Voting System Controversy

Philadelphia, PA – With City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s investigation of Philadelphia’s selection process for new voting systems complete, the controversy wrapped around the chosen system seems primed to continue, as does the leadership vacuum that has persisted throughout.

Testimony on Redistricting Reform

Written Testimony on Redistricting Reform | House State Government Committee Hearing

Redistricting Reform Commission Releases Final Report

HARRISBURG, PA – The bipartisan Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission released a final report today with recommendations to improve the process of creating legislative district boundaries. Governor Wolf signed an executive order last year creating the commission to explore ways Pennsylvania could curb gerrymandering and make redistricting fairer and nonpartisan.

Seventy Supports Wolf Administration Financing of New Voting Systems

HARRISBURG, PA – The Committee of Seventy applauds the Wolf administration’s order to issue a bond to cover the long-term investment in safe, secure voting systems. Counties around the state have taken responsible steps over the past year to procure new voting machines with voter-verified paper trails. Such equipment is essential to protect the integrity of our elections, and our local governments deserve this financial support for doing their part.

Open Primaries Legislation Approved by the Pennsylvania Senate

Landmark Bill Will Move to the State House for Debate

Open Primaries Legislation Advances in the Senate

SB 300 Voted out of Committee with Bipartisan Support

Testimony on Citizen Engagement in the Redistricting Process

Draw the Lines PA | Citizen Engagement in the Redistricting Process | Written Testimony for the PA Redistricting Reform Commission