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Forest Service Facilities Condition Assessment Contract Opportunity

The U.S. Forest Service has issued a solicitation for a Facilities Condition Assessment contract opportunity in Ruidoso, New Mexico. This contract will support disaster relief funding following the South Fork Fire, with offers due by April 1, 2026.

Rodriguez v. Schuylkill County TCB - Objections to Tax Sale Denied

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision denying a property owner's objections to a tax sale. The owner argued the tax sale bureau failed to provide adequate notice and opportunity to cure delinquent taxes. The court found the bureau's notice procedures, including certified mail and first-class mail, were sufficient.

Sampson v. Pennsylvania Parole Board - Parole Revocation Hearing Timeliness

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a Pennsylvania Parole Board decision denying a petitioner's request for administrative relief. The court upheld the Board's determination regarding the timeliness of a parole revocation hearing and the recalculation of the petitioner's parole violation maximum date.

Jalil v. PA Judicial Conduct Board - RTKL Records Denial Affirmed

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the denial of a Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) request for records from the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board. The court found that the requested records, pertaining to complaint handling and investigation procedures, are not subject to disclosure under the RTKL as they originate from a judicial agency and are not financial records.

Com. of PA v. R.P. Ware - Appeal of Wildlife Code Violations

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision denying an appellant's petition to appeal summary citations related to alleged violations of the Game and Wildlife Code. The appellant was cited for unlawful use of a motor vehicle while hunting, hunting in a safety zone, shooting across a roadway, and unlawful taking/possession of wildlife.

K.B. Oberdick v. Pennsylvania Parole Board - Parole Denied for Technical Violation

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the denial of parole relief for Kyle B. Oberdick, who was recommitted as a technical parole violator. The denial was based on his unsuccessful discharge from a community corrections center, which violated a condition of his parole.

PA v. Ware - Hunting License Revocation Upheld

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the revocation of a hunting license for J.L. Ware after he pleaded guilty to violations of the Game and Wildlife Code. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of Ware's petition to appeal nunc pro tunc or enforce a plea agreement.

Commonwealth v. Vaccarello - Ordinance Violation

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision finding Nicholas Vaccarello guilty of violating a local property maintenance ordinance concerning unoccupied farm buildings. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction and the imposed $1,000 fine.

Court affirms dismissal of untimely unemployment appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of an unemployment benefits appeal filed nearly four years after the deadline. The court found the appeal untimely under Section 501(e) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, upholding the Board of Review's decision.

Malloy v. Moulton - Affirmal of Dismissal of Complaint Against Judge

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of a complaint filed by D.R. Malloy and E.C. Malloy against former Court Administrator H.G. Moulton, Jr. The court found the appeal should be quashed and affirmed the trial court's order, which had dismissed the complaint as moot.