While the State Police agreed to make changes or consider policy revisions based on a state oversight committee’s recommendations, they did not give up the ability to investigate their own.

The court selected the map submitted by the Carter petitioners, a group of Pennsylvania voters who brought a lawsuit asking the state courts to take over the congressional redistricting process.

The state Supreme Court agreed to take over the highly consequential process in early February after a lower appellate judge held hearings on more than a dozen map proposals.

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The map could make small changes to the partisan composition of the chamber while improving traditional metrics.

Though Wolf’s nearly $44 billion financial blueprint does not include any proposed tax increases, it is almost certain to face pushback from GOP leaders.

The state Supreme Court will take up the recommendation but is not required to follow it. Oral arguments are scheduled for later this month.

While a top Republican claimed the creation of more Democratic-leaning seats was done for political reasons, nonpartisan metrics show the map better reflects the partisan makeup of the state.

Though Republicans retain an advantage, the maps could substantially alter the balance of power in Harrisburg and one will likely be challenged in court.

The high court’s pivotal role in choosing the next map, which could alter the balance of power in Washington, D.C., will likely fuel continued partisan scrutiny from Republicans.

The omitted information set the stage for the board to vote to certify an incorrect and exaggerated sum for its investment performance.