The Illegality of the New School Mask Mandate

As I think everyone is aware, the Governor has acted with the Department of Health in issuing a new mask order for schools. For those that have not read the order, it can be found here: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Diseases%20and%20Conditions/Order%20of%20the%20Acting%20Secretary%20Directing%20Face%20Coverings%20in%20Schools.pdf For anyone who had any doubt of Governor’s Wolf’s moral and ethical failings as a leader, he has … Continue reading The Illegality of the New School Mask Mandate

Consider both sides in the vaccine debate, if you can.

Everyone has the right to decide if they want the Covid vaccine. That decision should be yours to make based on as much information as is available to you. Unfortunately the trend towards censorship has now invaded the medical and scientific realm. For example, in Canada, The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has … Continue reading Consider both sides in the vaccine debate, if you can.

Firearms Law Seminar – August 7, 2021 at Wicen’s Shooting Range

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 10am – 2pm,  Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., in conjunction with Wicen’s Shooting Range, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at their range located at 3179 Mozart Road, Furlong, … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – August 7, 2021 at Wicen’s Shooting Range

Monumental 2nd Amendment Decision Regarding Target Ranges on Private Property by Judge Brobson, Candidate for Justice of the PA Supreme Court

Yesterday, in a decision of first impression here in Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Court President Judge Kevin Brobson – also a candidate for Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court – joined by Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt, issued a decision in Barris v. Stroud Township holding that pursuant to the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Stroud Township’s … Continue reading Monumental 2nd Amendment Decision Regarding Target Ranges on Private Property by Judge Brobson, Candidate for Justice of the PA Supreme Court

Judge Kevin Brobson for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

With the upcoming primary election on May 18th and many individuals inquiring of who I am supporting, I am announcing my unconditional and unequivocal support of current President Judge Kevin Brobson of the Commonwealth Court. While many of you know that I would only ever support a strict constructionist/originalist, some of you may wonder why … Continue reading Judge Kevin Brobson for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Governor Hogan Amends Executive Order on Maryland License Time Extensions – Renewals to be Required this Summer

As our readers who hold any type of licenses, permits or registrations issued by the State of Maryland may be aware, on March 12, 2020, Governor Hogan issued an executive order suspending the expiration of "all licenses, permits, registrations, and other authorizations." These "Covered Authorizations," issued by the State of Maryland, its agencies, or any … Continue reading Governor Hogan Amends Executive Order on Maryland License Time Extensions – Renewals to be Required this Summer

Maryland General Assembly Overrides Governor Hogan’s Veto, Private Sales/Transfers of Rifles and Shotguns to Begin Requiring Facilitation by FFL

Late last week, the Maryland General Assembly (MD GA) voted to override Governor Hogan's Veto of SB 208. As a result, SB 208 will become law and go into effect on March 13, 2021. As any of our Maryland readers are surely aware, the Maryland General Assembly is no friend to the Second Amendment. Senate … Continue reading Maryland General Assembly Overrides Governor Hogan’s Veto, Private Sales/Transfers of Rifles and Shotguns to Begin Requiring Facilitation by FFL

Commonwealth Court Declares 2019 “Marsy’s Law” Proposed Amendment Unconstitutional, Invalidates Votes Cast

Our readers may remember that in the Fall of 2019, we published two blog articles recommending a “No” vote on the Marsy’s Law ballot question which, in very broad terms, would have had the effect of substantially expanding victim’s rights in the criminal justice system. For a more detailed recap of the ballot question, the … Continue reading Commonwealth Court Declares 2019 “Marsy’s Law” Proposed Amendment Unconstitutional, Invalidates Votes Cast

Pennsylvania Announces 2021 Average Weekly Wage

by Karl VoigtPennsylvania’s Secretary of Labor and Industry has announced the 2021 Statewide Average Weekly Wage. This figure serves as the basis for determining the maximum and minimum weekly Workers’ Compensation benefit rates in Pennsylvania. The figure has increased 4.6% to $1130 from the 2019 average of $1081. This increase affects the weekly rates paid … Continue reading Pennsylvania Announces 2021 Average Weekly Wage