Issue Position: Marcellus Shale

Issue Position

Marcellus Shale represents an incredible opportunity for Pennsylvania, particularly in terms of jobs it can create and revenue it can generate. Not taking advantage of either of these opportunities is foolish and unwise, especially when considering that 96% off all natural gas produced in the United States is subjected to some sort of tax.

I proudly voted for a Marcellus Shale extraction tax, and I believe that one of the greatest flaws of the 2015 budget was that it lacked an extraction tax. I will continue to fight for a reasonable extraction tax on Marcellus Shale. Such a tax can generate hundreds of millions in revenue that can be used to protect the environment, minimize negative local impacts and fund our schools.

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