Here’s the timeline:
Mid March - Governor Wolf orders “lockdown” closing all restaurants and bars.
May - Governor Wolf begins a phased reopening, indoor capacity at 25 or 25%/outdoor 25 Lawsuit is filed in Federal Court
June - Governor Wolf allows more businesses to have 50% capacity and outdoor gatherings of up to 250
July - Governor follows the lead of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) in reducing capacity of bars and restaurants to 25% because some “cases” were allegedly traced to bar patrons....same time frame as the sacrosanct riots.
Last week - Federal Judge Strickman rules the capacity limits to be unconstitutional. Wolf lets out a howl and files an immediate request for an injunction to set aside the ruling pending appeal.
Now - Judge says, “UP YOURS!” and refuses injunction.
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So right now, unless you have a State issued license hanging like a sword of Damocles you can have as many people as fire codes permit for indoor gatherings and as many as you want outdoors.
Hope this helps!
Now is the time to sue your state and the governor for ALL lost revenues incurred due to their unconstitutional orders under the takings clause.
I’m sure they don’t have the liquidity to pay, so just deduct it from your state, local and property taxes going forward.
Thanks lightman....they also took Wolf to court for extending the state of Emergency.