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Natural-gas severance tax mulled

Citing crime rise, truck-damaged roads, Rendell eyes fee. Drillers argue economic benefits ignored. STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com Pennsylvania’s state police commissioner on Monday raised...

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Some urge suspension at forum on drilling

U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak holds a meeting at Misericordia University. By Sherry Long slong@timesleader.com Staff Writer Published on June 13, 2010 DALLAS TWP. – Property owners concerned about...

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Noxen residents ready to embrace gas drilling – on their own terms

By Patrick Sweet (Staff Writer) Published: July 18, 2010 Harry Traver and Doug Brody glanced at each other, stood up and followed their neighbor’s lead. “We didn’t drive all the way out here to make...

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What They’re Saying: Responsible Marcellus Development “A Boon to Local...

Marcellus production providing “a bright spot for Pennsylvania’s construction companies” “The region has benefited from the jobs created by the natural gas industry” Marcellus production “could bring...

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Gov. Ridge Joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition as Strategic Advisor

Gov. Ridge: “The development of the Marcellus Shale will benefit all of the citizens of our state, our region, and our nation” Canonsburg, Pa. – The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), representing the...

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Takin’ Care of Business

Clean-burning Marcellus Shale gas production continues to strengthen region’s economy, local workforce The responsible and environmentally sound development of clean-burning natural gas from the...

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Conservation department says no state forest lands are left for gas leasing

By Laura Legere (Staff Writer) Published: August 13, 2010 There are no unleased acres left in Pennsylvania’s state forests where Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling sites, pipelines and access roads...

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On the Road Again

Barnstorming Pa., MSC Continues to Educate, Engage “Friends of Marcellus” The positive and overwhelming benefits associated with the responsible development of the Marcellus Shale’s abundant,...

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Stalled bill would tax drillers

Revenue from tax on underground resources seen as windfall, but bill would need more support to pass. Local municipalities could tap into the potential natural gas drilling windfall if state lawmakers...

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Pa. considers adding natural gas to the tax rolls

By MARC LEVY Associated Press Writer HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) _ The land agents, geologists and drilling crews rushing after the Marcellus Shale are raising something besides the natural gas they’re...

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Drillers: Pa. hampering business

Gas industry officials told state senators in Dallas that cumbersome rules make it difficult to operate. MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer DALLAS — Executives of drilling companies exploring a...

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More drilling sought on Pa. land

The Associated Press HARRISBURG — Republicans in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives are proposing a plan to expand natural gas drilling on 390,000 additional acres of state forest land. The...

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Governor reconsiders tax on gas from Marcellus Shale

Saying plan likely will be revived in 2010, Rendell adds that he wants industry to get off to a good start. AMY WORDEN and MARIO F. CATTABIANI The Philadelphia Inquirer HARRISBURG – Gov. Rendell said...

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Rep. backs state control of drilling

Beaver County lawmaker opposes bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Casey to close “Halliburton loophole.” By Rory Sweeneyrsweeney@timesleader.com Staff Writer Concern over environmental damage from...

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Drilling prompts DEP to get Scranton office

Intent is to have inspectors based closer to local gas drilling activity. By Rory Sweeneyrsweeney@timesleader.com Staff Writer For some time, local legislators and environmentalists have complained...

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Shale group thinks governor’s tax in proposed budget unfair

Pa. is biggest natural gas producer that does not impose some type of tax. MARC LEVY Associated Press Writer HARRISBURG — The natural gas industry in one of the nation’s hottest exploration spots is...

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Pa. to disclose gas production results

The Associated Press HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania will join other major natural-gas states in requiring the prompt disclosure of production results. State senators unanimously approved the measure...

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Energy co. says no to natural gas drilling at Moon Lake

County officials had been negotiating with EnCana Oil & Gas USA Inc. of Denver. By Steve Mocarskysmocarsky@timesleader.com Staff Writer An energy company that plans to drill for natural gas in the...

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Lawmaker delivers rebuttal

Elected official who held hearing in area last week on natural gas drilling says he was responding to pro-energy group attack. By Steve Mocarskysmocarsky@timesleader.com Staff Writer A state...

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Gas drilling could aid clean water

Industry may pay to upgrade plants that handle waste water from process. By Rory Sweeneyrsweeney@timesleader.com Staff Writer The state is contending with a multibillion-dollar water-treatment problem,...

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Rendell OKs leasing 32,896 acres of state forest for gas drilling

HARRISBURG – As a bill calling for a moratorium on leasing state forest land for natural gas exploration languishes in the Senate, Gov. Ed Rendell announced today that the state Department of...

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Rendell backs halt to gas leasing of Pa. forests

MARC LEVY Associated Press Writer HARRISBURG — Gov. Ed Rendell says the cash-strapped state government is leasing more public forest land to a company that wants to drill for natural gas in the vast...

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Gas exploration of state forest land has some concerned

Governor’s office announced this week a plan to allow Anadarko Petroleum to access 32,896 acres. By Steve Mocarskysmocarsky@timesleader.com Staff Writer Some state representatives are concerned about...

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Area races seeing little gas money

That situation could shift, says co-author of study of political donations. By Andrew M. Sederaseder@timesleader.com Times Leader Staff Writer While natural gas companies and their related political...

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Study boosts Shale’s fiscal pluses for Pa.

PSU report touts job growth, increased taxes; planned severance tax a concern. Others say study inflates benefits. STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com Development of the Marcellus Shale has the...

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Pa. stops company’s drilling after accident

The order against EOG Resources Inc. will remain in place until DEP can finish its investigation. MARC LEVY Associated Press Writer HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania regulators halted work Monday at dozens of...

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MSC: Advancements in Technology Expanding Water Recycling Capabilities

MSC president cites need for commonsense TDS regulations Canonsburg, Pa. – The responsible use, treatment and stewardship of the Commonwealth’s water resources are among the most important...

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Some urge suspension at forum on drilling

U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak holds a meeting at Misericordia University. By Sherry Longslong@timesleader.com Staff Writer DALLAS TWP. – Property owners concerned about the effects of Marcellus...

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Some legislators think natural gas tax is best answer

Gov. says drilling industry’s top issues will be dealt with separate from taxes. MARC LEVY Associated Press Writer HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s Legislature is a place where victory almost always arrives...

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Drilling in shale bringing little tax

State county commissioners association is working to broaden taxing authority. By Steve Mocarskysmocarsky@timesleader.com Staff Writer Counties, municipalities and school districts aren’t seeing any...

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MSC: Tax Hike on Marcellus Shale Job Creation the Wrong Approach

Group urges commonsense reforms, dialogue aimed at safely expanding natural gas development, jobs in Pa. Canonsburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania state House of Representatives is currently considering what...

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Severance-tax issue a big hurdle for drill laws

Legislators want adequate tax share for municipalities fiscally hit by gas drilling. STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com Much legislation has been written recently to address concerns about...

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Drilling wastewater rule gets vital Pa. approval

MARC LEVY Associated Press Writer HARRISBURG — A key piece of the state’s approach to controlling water pollution from Pennsylvania’s fast-expanding natural gas drilling activity cleared a major hurdle...

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Onorato wants drilling to go on, but with care

WILKES-BARRE – Democratic gubernatorial nominee Dan Onorato said Thursday he doesn’t support a moratorium on drilling in the Marcellus Shale region, but he does want to see the gas industry grow in “a...

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MSC: Budget Agreement a Win for PA’s Economy, Environment

Marcellus producers express commitment to working with lawmakers on comprehensive tax, regulatory and legislative plan for the future CANONSBURG, Pa. – Earlier today, Gov. Ed Rendell signed a budget...

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What They’re Saying: MSC Applauds PA Budget Agreement, Stands Ready to Work...

MSC President Kathryn Klaber: “[W]e need an updated and modernized regulatory and legislative framework, and a fair tax strategy that keeps our state ahead of the curve in attracting the investment...

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Casey seeks input on shale bill

Senator drafting legislation to improve the emergency response at oil and gas wells. By Steve Mocarskysmocarsky@timesleader.com Staff Writer At a hearing he chaired on Monday in Pittsburgh, U.S. Sen....

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