ALTOONA – Another of our neighboring states has decided to put a ban on fracking. That state is Maryland. The ban became law last week when governor Larry Hogan (R) decided not to veto a bill banning fracking for two and a half years.
Just this week, WTAJ spoke with Governor Tom Wolf (D) about how this could impact the Keystone State. He said he doesn’t believe there’s a lot of opportunity for fracking in Maryland, but still, said it creates an opportunity for us.
“I want to do it, I want to it right. I think modest, my goal is to have a modest severance tax that would be, certainly not the highest not the lowest, but somewhere in middle of the pack that would help us realize all of Pennsylvania is benefiting from a robust gas industry.”
Gov. Wolf said the gas industry can be a game-changer for the economy, if it’s done the right way.
Just this week, WTAJ spoke with Governor Tom Wolf (D) about how this could impact the Keystone State. He said he doesn’t believe there’s a lot of opportunity for fracking in Maryland, but still, said it creates an opportunity for us.
“I want to do it, I want to it right. I think modest, my goal is to have a modest severance tax that would be, certainly not the highest not the lowest, but somewhere in middle of the pack that would help us realize all of Pennsylvania is benefiting from a robust gas industry.”
Gov. Wolf said the gas industry can be a game-changer for the economy, if it’s done the right way.
