Legislative Reapportionment Commission
Critics of the new maps, like Victor Martinez, say they reduced the number of Latinos in some districts.
The Legislative Reapportionment Commission approved the updated maps 4-1 and now the public will weigh in on the maps.
Sen. Lisa Boscola condemns the changes, calls process ‘back-room assault on the Lehigh Valley.”
Opponents say a new Lehigh Valley Senate seat splinters rapidly-growing Latino communities.
Splitting a major city into two districts could affect its school funding, she says.