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HB 1102 could cost us more than tax dollars

By Ethan Story / October 22, 2019
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HB 1102, or the Keystone Energy Enhancement Act, creates a seven-member Keystone Energy Authority (“Authority”). The Authority’s mission is to locate, design, and subsidize natural gas and related manufacturing industries in the state, including the vastly contented petrochemical industries. All seven members of the board will be politically appointed by people in various political positions. […]

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A Closer Look at Representative Tim O’Neal’s Response Letter on HB 1106 and HB 1107

By Ethan Story / October 17, 2019
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In response to the House Committee’s vote, many of you took the time to send a letter to your House Representatives that express your concerns about these bills. One of these representatives, Mr. Tim O’Neal, who represents part of Washington County, took the time to reply to your concerns. This article will review his comments […]

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Protect Environmental Justice Communities and Urge Legislators to Vote No on HB 1102

By Veronica Coptis / September 25, 2019
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Legislators are making a push to promote monumental oil and gas development bills here in Pennsylvania. On September 23, the House Commerce Committee voted to pass one of these bills, House Bill (“HB”) 1102. This bill proposes major environmental issues such as placing those without the means to fight environmental injustice on the front lines […]

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Prevent PA House of Representatives from Privatizing Oil and Gas Permitting

By Veronica Coptis / September 23, 2019
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will likely vote on two bills from the dangerous Energize PA Package to encourage more fracking and petrochemical facilities in our state. HB 1106 and 1107 are two bills that will change Pennsylvania’s environmental permitting process.   HB 1107 terminates all employees with the DEP who are involved with the permitting […]

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Greene County Draft Comprehensive Plan Needs Revised

By Veronica Coptis / August 12, 2019
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At the Greene County Commissioner Meeting on July 19, 2019, the commissioners voted to approve the draft of the county’s new Comprehensive Plan and open the public comment period. This draft Comprehensive Plan will serve the county for the next ten years as a policy guide for future land use and growth management, while also […]

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Public Hearing for Coal Refuse Disposal Area No. 7 Water Permit

By Nick Hood / June 27, 2019
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Join the Center for Coalfield Justice at the Public Hearing for the pending Coal Refuse Disposal Area (CRDA) No. 7 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) water permit.  It will take place Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 1-3 P.M. at the Morris Township Community Center located at 1713 Browns Creek Road, Graysville, PA 15337.   Come […]

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