Energy companies pay more in gas well impact fees in 2013

"Washington County is set to receive $16.22 million from Marcellus Shale production this year, but that reinvestment doesn't matter to millionaire Secretary Tom Wolf unless it's coming to Harrisburg's coffers where he could use it to placate his liberal, big government allies. Tax-and-spend is a bad habit Tom Wolf can't kick, and he's licking his chops at the thought of millions of more dollars in tax increases to spend on growing government, while taking valuable resources away from counties where drilling occurs." -- Campaign Manager Mike Barley

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Increased gas drill boosts impact fee collection in Armstrong, state

"Armstrong County is set to receive $1.66 million from Marcellus Shale production this year, but that reinvestment doesn't matter to millionaire Secretary Tom Wolf unless it's coming to Harrisburg's coffers where he could use it to placate his liberal, big government allies. Tax-and-spend is a bad habit Tom Wolf can't kick, and he's licking his chops at the thought of millions of more dollars in tax increases to spend on growing government, while taking valuable resources away from counties where drilling occurs." -- Campaign Manager Mike Barley

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More money coming to county from state gas fees

"Butler County is set to receive $4.54 million from Marcellus Shale production this year, but that reinvestment doesn't matter to millionaire Secretary Tom Wolf unless it's coming to Harrisburg's coffers where he could use it to placate his liberal, big government allies. Tax-and-spend is a bad habit Tom Wolf can't kick, and he's licking his chops at the thought of millions of more dollars in tax increases to spend on growing government, while taking valuable resources away from counties where drilling occurs." -- Campaign Manager Mike Barley

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$806,000 expected in drilling revenue

"Indiana County is set to receive more than $806,000 from Marcellus Shale production this year, but that reinvestment doesn't matter to millionaire Secretary Tom Wolf unless it's coming to Harrisburg's coffers where he could use it to placate his liberal, big government allies. Tax-and-spend is a bad habit Tom Wolf can't kick, and he's licking his chops at the thought of millions of more dollars in tax increases to spend on growing government, while taking valuable resources away from counties where drilling occurs." -- Campaign Manager Mike Barley

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Tom Wolf visits Philly City Council

“It’s extremely troubling, yet not surprising that millionaire Secretary Tom Wolf would be politicking and campaigning in City Hall during business hours. Not only is Tom Wolf campaigning behind closed doors during government proceedings with public officials which is in itself of questionable legality, but it also demonstrates a record of poor judgment by Wolf and is made all the more troubling when you consider the news that broke just a few short months ago that four Philadelphia Democratic public officials accepted unreported cash bribes in exchange for votes. Someone should remind millionaire Secretary Tom Wolf that the days of shady backroom deals are over." -- Campaign Manager Mike Barley

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Natural gas impact fee revenue totals $225 million for 2013, Gov. Corbett says

Published in the Patriot News, by Barbara Miller

June 3, 2014

The nearly $225 million in impact fees that counties, municipalities and state agencies will receive this year from the natural gas industry can be viewed on the state Public Utility Commission web site, Gov. Tom Corbett announced today.

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GOVERNOR TOM CORBETT PROUD TO ANNOUNCE BOILERMAKERS ENDORSEMENT

Boilermakers the Latest Major Labor Union to Endorse the Republican Pennsylvania Governor

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READY…SET…DODGEBALL! MILLIONAIRE SECRETARY TOM WOLF REFUSES TO TAKE A POSITION ON OBAMA’S WAR ON COAL

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett seeks to link opponent Tom Wolf to EPA proposal

Published in the Washington Examiner, by Steve Doty

June 3, 2014

President Obama's new plan to reduce America's carbon dioxide emissions 30 percent from 2005 levels is pushing energy to the front of what's expected to be a hotly contested gubernatorial race in Pennsylvania.

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New EPA Regulations

Reported by WTAJ News, by Ben Manning

June 2, 2014

The Environmental Protection Agency is calling for even cleaner energy.

Monday morning the EPA said they want to cut emissions by 30% by the year 2030.
Some people are welcoming these new standards but some people say this is an attack on their way of life. Signs that say “Stop the war on coal, fire Obama.” are all throughout Cambria County.

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