January 10, 2012

Fracking Rules Already on the Books Are Enough

Editorial, Denver Post

One area where we could see both parties come together in the upcoming legislative session is to oppose calls for additional state regulations of oil and gas drilling — particularly pertaining to local control of hydraulic fracturing.

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