Issue Position: Environment

Issue Position

One of the fastest growing industries in Pennsylvania is the Marcellus Shale Natural Gas. During a time of great economic hardship in our country, Pennsylvania has been blessed with the opportunity to have an industry that provides many needed jobs, economic growth, and reduced energy prices. With this blessing follows the risks that all industries have, including environmental impacts which will last for hundreds of years. I will support individuals' rights to use their land as they wish, but also would support reasonable regulations set forth by the Department of Energy to protect the environment and the people who live here.

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