Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts issues a press release about the newly confirmed interim appointments to four appellate court vacancies. Executive Director Lynn Marks explained, “We must be clear about this. Despite the fact that this process involved nomination by the governor and confirmation by the Senate, it is not the same as Merit Selection.” The press release went on to highlight the differences between the two processes.
 
The press release concluded: “We hope that disillusionment with the current process and dissatisfaction with the delay that resulted will motivate the public to demand a better way to fill all appellate court vacancies — Merit Selection.”