PA commission OKs new legislative maps

By   /  April 12, 2012  /  News, State Elections, Statehouse News Online, Top State News  /  No Comments

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

The Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission approved revised state House and Senate district maps Thursday, after the state Supreme Court tossed out their first maps because the commission split too many political subdivisions like counties and townships.

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Revised redistricting maps may hold twist for PA Senate

By   /  April 11, 2012  /  News, State Elections, State Senate, Statehouse News Online, Supreme Courts Temp  /  No Comments

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG — The panel in charge of redrawing the state’s district lines is scheduled to meet Thursday, with the stated goal of finally voting on new district lines.

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PA panel has 150 days to draw map for redistricting

By   /  August 17, 2011  /  News, State Elections, State Government, Statehouse News Online  /  No Comments

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG — Start the clock.

The state’s legislative redistricting process must be completed in less than 150 days, starting Wednesday.

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Supreme Court appoints redistricting commission chairman

By   /  April 19, 2011  /  News, State Elections, State Government, Statehouse News Online, Top State News  /  No Comments

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG — Redistricting the state legislature can begin now that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court named former state Superior Court President Judge Stephen McEwen to chair the commission.

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