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Op-ed: Redistricting has already been significantly delayed by the pandemic. We need to make sure it’s not delayed any further.

Feb 25, 2021 HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers worried about the delay in census results were told Wednesday it may be May 2022 before the next set of district lines for Congress and the Legislature are hammered out. The delay in getting data from the 2020 count could result in rescheduling the 2022 spring primary, currently planned for May 17. Candidates need to know the district lines in order to circulate petitions to get on the primary ballot. “I find it rather astonishing that the more capabilities we have with computers to process stuff quickly, everything becomes so much mor...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers worried about the delay in census results...

Pennsylvania lawmakers worried about the delay in census results are hearing it may be May 2022 before new district lines for Congress and the Legislature are...

Senate Republicans Reject Efforts to Make the PA Senate More Effective and Transparent Harrisburg, Pa. − January 5, 2021 − Today, Senate Republicans rejected efforts by Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester, Montgomery, Berks), and the Democratic caucus to reform the Senate operating rules and procedures in ways that would increase transparency, advance policy, and ensure that members are able to adequately represent their constituents. Under Senate procedures, operating rules for the new Session have historically been adopted by Unanimous Consent Resol...