Posts in 'Pennsylvania judiciary'

A flyer promoting the workshop, with photos of Judge Cynthia Baldwin and Mimi McKenzie on the right

How the Judiciary Protects Your Vote | League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh

Learn how Pennsylvania's judiciary system safeguards your vote, ensuring every ballot is counted and your voice is heard. Discover the role of courts in resolving election disputes and protecting voter rights. 

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Speakers: Justice Cynthia Baldwin (Ret

‘I’ve completely betrayed your trust’: Corrupt ex-Bucks judge gets 6½ years in federal prison

Monday, June 10, 2019
The Inquirer 06-10-2019 A former district judge who extorted business owners for bribes, boasted of his ability to control the votes of other elected officials, and lorded over his working-class Bucks County township like an old-school political boss was sentenced Monday to 6½ years in federal...

PMC in the News: Your View: How bill would put an end to independent judiciary in PA

Thursday, June 6, 2019
The Morning Call By Maida Milone Pennsylvania is teetering on the brink of losing its independent appellate judiciary. Legislation that would ask voters to agree to Balkanize how our justices and judges are selected for Pennsylvania’s three statewide appellate courts is advancing though the General...

PMC in the News: Oppose bill that would af­fect ju­di­cial elec­tions

Thursday, May 16, 2019
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pennsylvania is teetering on the brink of losing its independent appellate judiciary. Legislation that would ask voters to agree to balkanize how our justices and judges are selected for Pennsylvania’s three statewide appellate courts is advancing though the General Assembly...