Legal Setbacks Won’t Deter Efforts for Stricter Gun Laws in Pennsylvania, Advocates Vow

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The highest court in Pennsylvania has recently upheld a decision that maintains the state’s authority over local gun control measures, posing a significant setback for several cities including Philadelphia that have sought to implement stricter regulations. Despite the ruling, advocacy groups and legislative leaders are preparing to continue their efforts through both legal and legislative channels. Pennsylvania’s preemption law prevents municipalities from enacting or enforcing gun laws that are more restrictive than state legislation. This statute has been a point of contention, especially in larger cities where officials argue that unique local … Read more

Marshall Residents Vow to Appeal Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Ford’s Massive EV Battery Plant

MARSHALL, Michigan – A judge in Calhoun County has dismissed a lawsuit filed by residents in the Marshall area who were seeking to halt or alter a planned Ford development. Despite the setback, the residents have announced their intentions to appeal the decision. The lawsuit was originally filed by an organization called Committee for Marshall − Not the Megasite, arguing that the city and the city clerk had wrongfully denied their request for a formal vote on a local regulatory decision that would facilitate the construction of the Ford plant. Circuit Judge William Marietti ruled … Read more