The new year brings new headlines, including a lawsuit filed today by the National Rifle Association against the City of Pittsburgh.
Sparked by the passing of Act 192, which allows for suits to be brought against municipalities for passing gun ordinances that are more restrictive than state law, the NRA has brought suits against Pittsburgh and other municipalities, including Philadelphia and Lancaster.
Mayor Bill Peduto joined us in Studio A to discuss the suit. He then went on to discuss other issues including recent events surrounding Public Safety Director Stephen Bucar and new Police Chief Cameron McLay.
For more on the announcement of the NRA lawsuit, follow 90.5 WESA's coverage.
Live tweets from the segment:
Peduto strongly defends police chief from FOP attack. Didn't like their aggressive tone. Police chief is chief. @esspgh @905wesa
— Elaine Frantz (@ProfEFP) January 14, 2015
@esspgh @billpeduto @905wesa Why take the "billy" clubs from the Cops? They need to protect themselves!
— Donn Nemchick (@donnem1968) January 14, 2015
@esspgh @billpeduto @905wesa Absolutely love the new bike infrastructure. Any plans for a connection to the South Hills? #EPLive
— sbattis2k4 (@sbattis2k4) January 14, 2015
