Tag Archives: local control

Silvertip landowners appeal to Montana Supreme Court

Posted on August 12, 2015 by davidjkatz

“The ability of neighboring landowners to unilaterally strip us of our right to protect our properties will remain an obstacle to local control throughout Montana unless the state Supreme Court decides this important issue.” Continue reading →

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Texas legislature seeks to undermine Denton fracking ban

Posted on April 23, 2015 by davidjkatz

The ongoing saga of the Denton, Texas fracking ban continues to send resounding messages about local control and the power of oil and gas companies to those of us concerned about protecting local property rights. You may remember that residents … 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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