As president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, I agree with Gov. Tom Wolf’s position to prioritize job creation to help rebuild our economy. However, his proposal to fund workforce development with additional energy taxes is counterproductive — jeopardizing existing jobs and threatening our pandemic recovery (Feb. 9, editorial “Severance Tax Should Be on …
I found quite a bit of Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address unbelievable. One of the most egregious things is his continued push for a severance tax on gas drilling, which he has been pushing since his first day. This issue is important because the severance tax would replace the current impact fee, which already provides …
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Pennsylvania is critically important to energy production and security. Our abundance of natural gas has enabled Pennsylvania to become the second top-producing state, behind only Texas. The Keystone State has reaped the many advantages of natural gas development. The rich supply of natural gas has translated into good-paying jobs, economic growth, and additional revenue and …
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As the state struggles to repair the economy and recover from the COVID-19 crisis, elected officials in Harrisburg and Washington should promote programs that stimulate growth and job creation. This is not the time to target one of our state’s most important industries, natural gas production, and propose a punitive severance tax. Marcellus Shale gas production …
Pennsylvania has always been an energy powerhouse. The first domestic oil well was drilled in Titusville in 1859. Our coal deposits helped us win world wars, forge iron into steel and power an economic transformation that continues to lead the world economy. Our state remains a national leader with the robust Marcellus and Utica shale …
Total natural gas production in Pennsylvania grew by 14.7% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period last year, a report by the Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office said.
