Pennsylvania’s Act 13 Archives
Pennsylvania’s Act 13

The development of natural gas in Pennsylvania gave rise to several legal issues. The Pennsylvania legislature passed Act 13 with hopes that it would resolve disputes over local control of the industry, and how the Commonwealth would tax the industry. But in 2013, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down parts of Act 13 in Robinson Township v. Commonwealth and redefined how local authorities could control the industry through zoning laws. Meanwhile, legal debate about Act 13’s impact fee might result in further changes to the law. This JURIST Feature takes a look at major developments in Pennsylvania law impacting Act 13.

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Egypt President Anwar Sadat visits Israel

On November 19, 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat visited Israel, becoming the first leader of an Arab nation to officially visit. Two years later, President Sadat became the first Arab leader to recognize Israel by signing the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty. Read President Sadat's address to the Israeli Knesset.

Jay Treaty signed

On November 19, 1794, US Chief Justice John Jay and British foreign secretary Lord Grenville signed a treaty in Philadelphia under which British forces pulled out of the disputed Northwest Territory. Review the Jay Treaty.