Gun violence a serious issue

The Pa. Supreme Court rejected Philly’s latest attempt to pass its own gun laws
In a unanimous decision, the high court ruled that the city’s arguments had fallen “woefully short” of the standard needed for a legal victory.
Pa. Supreme Court: Gun violence a serious issue, but local laws preempted by state
There is also no doubt that a serious problem exists ... relative to gun violence and its impacts on our citizenry,” Justice Kevin Brobson wrote.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court upholds state laws blocking local gun control
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court upheld the state laws that prevent municipalities from enacting their own laws to regulate firearms, saying in a unanimous decision Wednesday that the city of Philadelphia and advocates against gun violence failed to show the laws are unconstitutional.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules ballots with date error should not be counted
The ruling is a major victory for Republican Senate candidate David McCormick, who holds a very narrow lead over Democratic Sen. Bob Casey ahead of a statewide recount.
Pa. Supreme Court again rules that Philly and other counties cannot count undated mail ballots
The ruling comes after several Philly-area counties defied the court's previous guidance. The issue has come under close scrutiny as the race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick undergoes a recount.
Pittsburgh efforts to regulate firearms likely dead after state Supreme Court ruling
A state Supreme Court decision issued earlier this week upheld the legislature’s exclusive right to regulate firearms, which could have ramifications on local governments.
Shapiro Agrees With Pa. Supreme Court Over Ballot Count: ‘The Rule of Law Matters in Pennsylvania’
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has agreed with the state’s Supreme Court that ruled certain mail-in ballots shouldn’t be counted. Shapiro,
Pennsylvania top court says illegal ballots cannot be counted
Counties in Pennsylvania are directed to not count illegal ballots, the state’s top court said in a ruling issued Monday.
Pa. Supreme Court to counties: Don't count ballots with dating errors
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday ordered all 67 counties to comply with the commonwealth's existing Election Code and not include in tabulations, including the U.S. Senate recount, any mail-in ballots cast with dating errors on the outer return envelope.
Philadelphia loses lawsuit that sought greater power for the city to regulate firearms
Pennsylvania's high court says Philadelphia can't impose stricter firearms regulations than are authorized under state law.
Philadelphia Fails in State Firearms Preemption Laws Challenge
Pennsylvania escaped a suit Wednesday from Philadelphia challenging state laws restricting the city from enacting its own ...