http://triblive.com/business/headlines/7932596-74/gas-rules-department#axzz3Tx0RZadj
Pennsylvania DEP reviewing new regulations on gas drilling.
Fayette County looking at new restrictions on natural gas exploration
http://triblive.com/news/fayette/7916380-74/county-drilling-rules#axzz3Tqrg1o85
Fayette County is enjoying a number of economic benefits from natural gas exploration. Business Parks in the County are growing due to an influx of gas companies. Why would we want to jeopardize future jobs by restricting the natural gas energy at this point?
Restricting drilling will not help Fayette County.
Tribune Review story about Wolf plans for renewable energy
http://triblive.com/business/headlines/7899220-74/million-energy-budget#axzz3Tqrg1o85
Governor Wolf proposing new funding for renewable energy. That should be beneficial. But, we do not want to harm natural gas which is struggling due to low prices right now.
Report promotes diversified workforce challenges
http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/7900880-74/workforce-report-minorities#axzz3TWKN3lBv
Workforce programs should continue to promote diversity, particularly, in key trades and manufacturing jobs where shortages are anticipated in the next decade.
Revenue will not be there from the proposed severance tax
http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/7899032-74/gas-wolf-charter#axzz3TWKN3lBv
The proposed severance will not generate the revenue projected due to lower gas prices and many other factors. and what about the impact fee. This revenue is needed for local governments across Pennsylvania.
