One reason Pennsylvania still does not have a budget is because Gov. Wolf is holding firm on his demand that an severance tax, used in every other state, be imposed on the fracking companies.
The Republicans have been adamant in their opposition. Could the reason be that the oil and gas companies have poured more than $8 million in contributions to Pennsylvania political campaigns since 2007? The gas companies have given more the $660,000 to the PA House, acting as major supporters for Speaker Mike Turzai and the House Republican campaign committee.
The gas industry gave more than $846,000 to Senate President Joe Scarnati, Majority Leader Jake Corman, and the Republican Campaign Committee. Since the governor’s proposal would generate millions each month, the campaign contributions have been a good investment for the gas companies.
I am so tired of this crap.
Facts for this post are available in the Fall 2015 issue of The Sylvanian, a newsletter published by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Sierra Club.
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