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State of Young Philly Event: Why Harrisburg Matters

Join the Committee of Seventy, Temple University's MPP Program and Young Involved Philadelphia for a panel discussion on the critical relationship between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

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State Senate Passes Controversial Amendments to Constitution

The Committee of Seventy is deeply concerned about the PA Senate's approval of two controversial amendments to the state Constitution.

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Statement on Chief Public Safety Director Charter Amendment

Seventy has become increasingly concerned about the proliferation of Charter amendments over the past 20 years. The process by which this proposed amendment was passed by City Council adds to these concerns.

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Statement on HB 722 Amendment

Trust in government is at all-time lows. As polls have made clear, voters’ concern over the health of our democracy spans both the political spectrum and the Commonwealth.

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Statement on HR 1032 to Create a Select Committee on Election Integrity

Seventy expresses concern over partisanship, failure to provide ballot-processing time for counties

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Statement on Joint State Government Committee Hearing on Census Data

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

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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.

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Statement on Proposed Election Reforms

Seventy addresses Senate Bill 224

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Statement on Redistricting Process

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

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