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Bill aims to reform changing districts
By Christian Schiavone May 23, 2007...For more than two centuries, Massachusetts has had the dubious distinction as the poster child of politically manipulated electoral districts. But some persistent lawmakers are trying to get the birthplace of "Gerrymandering" to join an increasing number of states that limit legislators' power to redraw their own districts. Legislation filed by state Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, would create a seven-member commission to redraw electoral districts for state senators and representatives, and U.S. representatives. "When we (the Legislature) do it ourselves, we usually do not come out looking pristine," Moore said. "It think it's important to provide a greater level of credibility with the public." Read more at thesunschronicle.com |