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Pennsylvania Lawmakers May Reduce Their Own Numbers

The state House's consideration of a bill to trim the 203-member chamber by 50 seats marks the first time in 45 years that lawmakers have taken up such a proposal. The 50-member state Senate would not be affected.

The state House's consideration of a bill to trim the 203-member chamber by 50 seats marks the first time in 45 years that lawmakers have taken up such a proposal. The 50-member state Senate would not be affected.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.