Tag Archives: fracking ban

Editorial: Fracking bill sets dangerous precedent (with video)

Posted on May 18, 2015 by davidjkatz

With the news that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is about to sign HB40, a “ban of bans” that will prohibit local communities in that state from enacting oil and gas drilling ordinances, it’s exciting to see that  the fight hasn’t … Continue reading →

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A personal story: Cathy McMullen, Denton Texas

Posted on December 5, 2014 by davidjkatz

Cathy McMullen, Denton Texas We’ve talked about the Denton, Texas fracking ban and its legal aftermath. Today we have the personal story of Cathy McMullen, the local citizen who led the fight. This is one of a series of personal stories … Continue reading →

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Denton, Texas lawsuit: lessons for the Beartooth Front

Posted on December 1, 2014 by davidjkatz

You’ll recall that the voters of Denton, Texas passed a fracking ban on election day. The 59-41 victory was remarkable because it made Denton the first city in the largest oil and gas producing state in the country to pass … Continue reading →

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Colorado court decision favoring the oil and gas industry could actually be good news for us along the Beartooth Front

Posted on July 29, 2014 by davidjkatz

Last Thursday a judge in Boulder County, Colorado struck down a ban on fracking passed by the city of Longmont in November, 2012. In the ruling, Judge D. D. Mallard said Longmont’s ban clearly conflicted with the state’s regulations and its … Continue reading →

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Johnson County, Illinois: the power of the personal appeal in rural areas and small towns (video)

Posted on March 18, 2014 by davidjkatz

Residents along the Beartooth Front will nod knowingly as they read about a referendum being held today in Johnson County, Illinois. It’s a familiar story of community dynamics. The question voters will consider is: Shall the people’s right to local … Continue reading →

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