Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated America’s Independence Day. This national holiday is a reminder to each of us of the ideals our forefathers fought for – individual freedom being at the forefront. Unfortunately, individual freedoms are being stripped away by unnecessary government regulations and mandates. The most recent example is EPA’s finalized tailpipe …

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The switch from coal to natural gas for power generation has reduced emissions and air pollutants, which has resulted in $450 billion to $1.04 trillion in public health benefits for Pennsylvanians. The Marcellus Shale Coalition’s results are from data from the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and applied U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. …

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Natural gas has been transformative for Pennsylvania’s economy, positioning the state as a global energy leader and providing a reliable and affordable energy source for homeowners and businesses alike. As we head into another election season, lawmakers and voters need to understand the negative impact that policies seeking to limit energy production can have on …

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Natural gas has been transformative for Pennsylvania’s economy, positioning the state as a global energy leader and providing a reliable and affordable energy source for homeowners and businesses alike. As we head into another election season, lawmakers and voters need to understand the negative impact that policies seeking to limit energy production can have on …

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Natural gas producer CNX Resources said it plans to build a $1.5 billion facility at Pittsburgh’s airport to make hydrogen-based fuels, but only if President Joe Biden’s administration allows coal mine methane to qualify for tax credits that are central to the Democrat’s plan to fight climate change. The proposed facility has the backing of …

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As Pennsylvanians continue to face growing inflation and the economic pressure that comes with it, we need our policymakers to start taking action to help secure our financial future, as discussed in “Higher gas and rents keep US inflation elevated, likely delaying Fed rate cuts” (April 10). That work ought to start in Washington and …

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Policies that support U.S. natural gas and oil production can help secure our future America’s economy is growing — and fast. The latest jobs report represents so many hard-working American businesses powering our prosperity. But uplifting jobs data doesn’t happen overnight. To maintain America’s role as a global powerhouse, our lawmakers must prioritize policies that …

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During the 2020 election, then-candidate Joe Biden campaigned on ending fossil fuels. Now, his administration’s decision made in January — a so-called “pause” on pending liquified natural gas (LNG) exports — comes during an election year yet again. Except this time, the policy decision is effective immediately, and it dramatically threatens Pennsylvania’s flourishing natural gas …

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Last year, the United States was the top exporter of liquefied natural gas in the world, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. And Pennsylvania is one of the top producers of natural gas in the nation. But in January, President Joe Biden announced a temporary pause on pending or future approvals for new terminals that export LNG. …

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Pennsylvania’s energy future hangs in the balance amid a federal pause on liquified natural gas production, leaving taxpayers on the hook for more costly and less reliable power. At least, so say the critics of President Joe Biden’s decision to temporarily block LNG exports — which they say has a particularly devastating impact in the …

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