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Labor leaders voice support for drilling severance tax
September 24, 2010 Pennsylvania labor leaders called for an equitable and loophole-free severance tax on Marcellus Shale drilling at a news conference hosted Thursday in Montoursville by the Coalition for Labor... more »» 
With critical issues at hand, lawmakers face election hurdle
September 21, 2010 As state House and Senate members head back to Harrisburg in this election year, the hot issues confronting them continue to be transportation funding and a possible Marcellus Shale severance tax. more »»
Coalition prepares lease sale in Tioga County, sets bid deadline date
September 19, 2010 The Twin Tiers Landowners Coalition, a group of more than 200 members with about 8,500 acres of “leasable” land between them, has set Oct. more »» 
Zoning rule to focus on gas industry
September 17, 2010 A zoning ordinance that governs the gas industry in Lycoming County could be in effect by November, but its scope will be limited to activities not regulated at the state and federal levels. more »» 
Lawmakers considering gas severance tax options
September 15, 2010 Two researchers affiliated with Penn State University have created a natural gas industry severance tax study available for legislators and the public. more »» 
Forestry group tours several gas industry sites
September 13, 2010 Members of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association got up close and personal with local Marcellus Shale drilling sites this weekend at the group’s 124th annual meeting, which featured a bus tour... more »»
Drillers warned of terror
September 11, 2010 The state Department of Homeland Security has issued a report alerting law enforcement and emergency management officials about “environmental extremists” capable of committing acts of violence and... more »» 
Speakers push benefits of gas severance tax
September 10, 2010 JERSEY SHORE — PennFuture held a meeting Thursday at the Robert H. more »» 
Publisher clarifies gas lease listings policy
September 9, 2010 The announcement that the Sun-Gazette will publish listings of gas drilling leases starting Sunday has generated quite a lot of feedback. more »» 
Sun-Gazette will publish list of leases
September 7, 2010 To provide its readers with comprehensive information on gas exploration activity in Lycoming County, the Sun-Gazette next Sunday will begin publishing a list of gas leases registered at the county... more »» 
Consultant explains ‘top leasing’ to those interested in gas drilling issues
September 3, 2010 TROUT RUN — Although most landowners in the region already have leased their property for gas exploration, they still can make decisions today on future leases. more »»
Marcellus Shale impact dominates town hall meeting here
August 6, 2010 Concerns about the impact from the Marcellus Shale, particularly the environment, dominated discussion Thursday night at a town hall meeting hosted by state Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Williamsport. more »» 
Natural gas industrial park celebrated near Muncy
May 28, 2010 MUNCY — A gas industry “field of dreams” is rising up out of a former corn field in Muncy and Muncy Creek townships. more »» 
Snake handler safeguards gas workers
May 25, 2010 Rocky outcroppings and logs strewn on the forest floor — these are areas most people wouldn’t venture near in snake-infested habita. more »»
Gas yields higher than expected
May 22, 2010 Containing an estimated 500 trillion cubic feet of gas, the Marcellus Shale is thought to be among the largest natural gas shale deposits in the world. more »» 
SRBC official explains agency’s purpose in regard to gas drilling
May 21, 2010 ULSTER — The fire hall in this tiny Bradford County village near Towanda filled with about 80 mostly older people Thursday who listened in on a public hearing held by the House of Representatives... more »» 
Senators mull movement of gas from ground to marketplace
May 12, 2010 “We can drill a lot of holes in the ground, but without a collection system to get it to market, we’re wasting our time.” That is how state Sen. E. more »» 
Thousands turn out for gas industry job fair
May 2, 2010 Pennsylvania College of Technology student James Geddy stood in a line “a block-and-half long” to get into the Marcellus Shale job fair Saturday at the college field house. more »» 
Expo kicks off with informative Friday session
May 1, 2010 This year, an estimated 107,000 people could be employed, either directly or in support companies, by the natural gas industry in the Marcellus Shale regio. more »»
Anti-drilling crusader visits Williamsport
May 1, 2010 DISH, Texas, Mayor Calvin Tillman was given a hero’s welcome Friday during a visit to Williamsport. more »» |
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