NC Fracking Bill DelayedJune 19, 2012 | Audrey FanninA final vote by the North Carolina Senate to send a fracking bill to Gov. Bev Perdue has been postponed one day. The Senate previously passed the bill by a vote of 29-19 ... and the upcoming review is to approve House amendments backed by Republican Party leaders. The bill has easily breezed through the General Assembly without much pushback. It could land on the governor's desk the same day if the Senate approves it.
Opponents worry that hydraulic fracturing would damage the environment and allow oil and gas companies to involuntarily frack under private property. Supporters say fracking would create jobs and allow the state to utilize domestic energy.
Republican Bob Rucho of Mecklenburg County, the bill's sponsor, says he's not worried about the postponement and expects the bill to move forward Wednesday.
|
Headlines for November 4, 2008
-
November 4, 2008: Virginia Foxx reacts to Hagan call
-
November 4, 2008: What Decided NC, Regional Elections?
(Bradley George)
-
November 4, 2008: Elizabeth Dole Concedes Senate Race to Kay Hagan
-
November 4, 2008: Kay Hagan Victory Speech
-
November 4, 2008: How did NC become a "swing state"?
(Bradley George)
-
November 4, 2008: Forsyth Tech Bond Issue (Bradley George)
-
November 4, 2008: Outside Money, Outside Influence
(Bradley George)
-
November 4, 2008: Rumors and Lies: Dr. Richard Walker on negative ads (Bradley George)
-
November 4, 2008: Dr. Jack Fleer on N.C. races (Bradley George)
-
November 4, 2008: The Art of Polling - Dr. Mileah Kromer
(Bradley George)
-
November 4, 2008: Hagan Party gathers in Greensboro
(Jeff Tiberii)
-
November 4, 2008: Dole party gathers in Salisbury
(LeShea Agnew)
|
