WV lawmakers near final vote on Marcellus shale rules
West Virginia lawmakers face a Friday deadline as environmentalists and natural gas interests clash over proposed Marcellus shale drilling rules. The House and Senate differ on buffer zones, water plans, surface owner rights, and drillers' safeguards with the session’s close in sight.
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Ohio
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West Virginia Citizen Action Group
House Judiciary and Finance Committees
Division of Highways
Department of Environmental Protection
Marcellus Drilling
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R-Jackson
Beale
Carmichael
House Finance
West Virginia geologists launch interactive Marcellus map
West Virginia geologists have built an online map of the Marcellus shale field showing completed and permitted wells, shale thickness, depth, and related data. The tool aims to aid landowners seeking leases or jobs, with questions answered and widespread positive feedback from users across West Virginia and neighboring states.
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Organtown
Marcellus
Susan Pool
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Mary Behling
Information Services
Internet pedophile bill heads to governor desk
West Virginia lawmakers advance a bill allowing any law enforcement agency to issue administrative subpoenas to utilities or Internet providers for a suspect’s actual address and telephone number. The measure, supported by Sen. Bill Laird, aims to speed online predation investigations and includes a standardized court form for all agencies. The bill moves to acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin for decision.
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House of Delegates
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Fayette County
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House
State Supreme Court
Tightening noose on Gadhafi eyed by Obama during Libya crisis
President Obama said the United States and the world are tightening the noose on Muammar Gadhafi and will press for Gadhafi's removal while weighing all options including NATO military action. He warned of risks and noted plans to consider a no fly zone as NATO reviews options amid continuing fighting near Tripoli and eastern oil towns.
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GOP
Allianz annuity offers growth with downside protection option
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