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Tit-for-tat #redistricting fights focus on the 2 major parties: which party can control the mapping process to grab more seats in Congress. Whatever the outcome, ALL voters lose representation & trust in elections. Isn't it time to end #gerrymandering? texastribune.org/2025/07/03/red…

It appears PA is competing with Congress for least transparent, least accountable budget process. PA is also 1 of last 2 states to finalize a budget. In North Carolina, the other still lacking a budget, part-time legislators earn annual salary of $13,951. ncsl.org/fiscal/fy-2026…

HB 1330 was gutted & amended in Senate Appropriations on July 16, cutting the bill to 2 pages, with numbers for just one program and all the rest gone completely. So final consideration will be numbers not seen before, with no comparison possible. palegis.us/legislation/bi…

Ready for more budget slight-of-hand? PA House Bill 1330 was amended July 14 House Appropriations with 174 pages of new line item numbers, then given a final vote on the House floor just 3 hours later. It passed 105-97. palegis.us/legislation/bi…

Thank you @RepHillEvans for co-sponsoring House Bill 31, to create an independent #redistricting commission in PA. That brings # of cosponsors to 54, more than 1/4 of PA's 203 representatives. palegis.us/legislation/bi…

What happened to transparency & accountability? @GovernorShapiro gave proposed budget months ago. #PAHouse passed HB 1300 last week. Senate Appropriations gutted it without offering an alternative. ALL PA is wasting time & money waiting for answers. spotlightpa.org/news/2025/07/c…

Ohio's 2-year budget was signed into law on June 30. 5 takeaways from OH process echo challenges in PA: stealth vehicle for policy change expansion in scope traces back decades misuse of single-subject rule? lack of transparency testing legal boundaries cleveland.com/news/2025/07/o…

Democratic leaders are looking for ways to retaliate in other states. It's an ugly race to the bottom. What's lost in the discussion: voters' voices, representation, integrity of elections. California voted years ago for an independent commission. theweek.com/politics/newso…

Gerrymandering is in national headlines as President Trump demands Texas legislature redistrict Texas congressional map to "find" 5 additional Republican seats. Redistricting happens by law every 10 years. Gerrymandering is manipulation of that process. time.com/7304038/gerrym…

We were out yesterday at the Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival, sponsored by @hope_phl. Early rain didn't spoil it. Heard lots of incredible music! Many folks signed our petition to end #gerrymandering in PA. Our sign #NotRedNotBlueJustFair appeals to all.

President Trump is pressing for new congressional map in Texas before 2026 election. One risk: "slice the baloney too thin & it backfires.” Greater risk: #gerrymandering undermines trust, deepens polarization, alienates voters & destroys the common good. apnews.com/article/trump-…

(2) That's why we urge voters to contact their legislators. To join a local group pushing reps & senators to end #gerrymandering, see: fairdistrictspa.com/take-action/vo…

(1) Politicians “often misperceive what people want because they’re only hearing from the ideological fringes, the extremist loudmouth busybodies who approach members of the legislature. So more representative contact could help." hls.harvard.edu/today/money-an…

It's summer. Time for postcards. FDPA volunteers created 5 postcards -all available for free - to send to legislators in support of PA redistricting reform. Order some cards & share them with friends & neighbors. Find cards, details & instructions here: fairdistrictspa.com/updates/postca…

Over 120,000 Pennsylvanians have signed the petition in support of an independent redistricting commission. That's over 7,000 since April. Voters from every county & every district want an independent redistricting commission. Will legislators listen?

If you haven't signed the petition in person, you can do so online at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/join… Question for @PaHouseDems @PAHouseGOP @PASenateGOP @PaSenateDems: How long do you think you can ignore the people before they get really mad?

“How things get done determines what things get done.” “A House member has a right to know what he's voting on. “ Dysfunction by design…. How PA lawmakers use 'vehicle bills' to fast-track deals • @SpotlightPA spotlightpa.org/news/2025/07/h…

#budgetsession2025: A study by @ProfNickStephan explores lack of alignment between wishes of voters & budgets & policies enacted by elected officials. "Money and politics, & partisan gerrymandering, matter more than any other electoral rules today.” fairdistrictspa.com/updates/we-the…

Check FDPA Independence Day webpost then take another step. Write a letter to the editor about issues that matter to YOU, & the intersection between #redistricting, dysfunctional legislative process & lack of alignment in representation #MapsMatter #Budget fairdistrictspa.com/take-action/wr…

Imagine if the time, energy & expense spent trying to rig maps to benefit 1 party was invested instead in solving problems for us all. Skip the disruption & voter distrust: pass #redistricting reform.