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SEVENTY URGES PUBLIC HEARING ON PGW SALE

Says Council Shouldn’t Wait for Consultant’s Report

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Election Academy: Understanding Vote By Mail

As part of the Election Academy series, the Committee of Seventy and the Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office are hosting a set of in-person classes focused on understanding vote-by-mail in Philadelphia.

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Maddi’s Fridge

by Lois Brandt

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Behind the Ballot - Fireside Chat: PA Supreme Court Retention Elections

Join us for Behind the Ballot Fireside Chat: PA Supreme Court Retention Elections, a nonpartisan public forum designed to help Pennsylvanians better understand the upcoming judicial retention elections. Presented by the Committee of Seventy and Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, this free, in-person event will take place at Central High School in Philadelphia and will also be livestreamed statewide.

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Governor-elect Josh Shapiro nominates C70 President and CEO Al Schmidt as Secretary of the Commonwealth

Governor-elect Josh Shapiro announced his intent to appoint Al Schmidt, President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, as Secretary of the Commonwealth.

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Testimony on Proposed Prisons Charter Amendment

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government | Bill Nos. 140014 and 140015; Resolution No. 140035

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Committee of Seventy Launches Podcast Hosted by Chris Satullo

Titled 20 by Seventy, the monthly digital product will advance Seventy’s mission to make Philadelphia a more efficient, effective, and ethical city

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Statement on Joint State Government Committee Hearing on Census Data

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Seventy Calls Immediate Public Hearing on PGW Sale “Imperative”

Says Council’s Inaction Could Jeopardize Approval of Five-Year Plan

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Lesson 3: Voting Rights History and Current Legislation

Bills making it easier or harder to vote are still debated today. (45 minutes)

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