/tags/fracking fracking en-US Copyright Wed, 28 May 2025 08:59:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-05-28/earthquakes-in-ohio-its-more-likely-than-you-think The Ohio Department of Natural Resources halted a fracking operation in southeast Ohio’s Noble County earlier this month, after about 50 small earthquakes rattled the area. Wed, 28 May 2025 08:59:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-05-28/earthquakes-in-ohio-its-more-likely-than-you-think Erin Gottsacker /government-politics/2023-09-13/ohioans-signed-pro-fracking-form-letters-without-knowing-they-did-the-attorney-general-is-investigating Dozens of people reportedly found out their names were put on form letters saying they support oil and gas drilling on public lands in Ohio. They say they weren't aware of the letters and many say they don't support the drilling. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:28:51 GMT /government-politics/2023-09-13/ohioans-signed-pro-fracking-form-letters-without-knowing-they-did-the-attorney-general-is-investigating Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-10-21/home-rule-in-ohio-under-attack-or-reined-in The home rule provision was added to the Ohio constitution by voters in 1912, and the struggles between local officials and state lawmakers have raged… Mon, 21 Oct 2019 20:28:06 GMT /government-politics/2019-10-21/home-rule-in-ohio-under-attack-or-reined-in Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-10-29/major-party-candidates-have-slight-differences-in-views-on-environmental-issues The candidates for governor haven’t talked much about environmental issues such as fracking and the state’s renewable energy standards for utilities. But… Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:30:34 GMT /government-politics/2018-10-29/major-party-candidates-have-slight-differences-in-views-on-environmental-issues Karen Kasler /environment/2018-03-19/lawmaker-seeks-ban-on-fracking-in-public-parks A central Ohio lawmaker is seeking a ban on fracking in certain parts of the state. The proposal comes as a commission that regulates this types of… Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:06:02 GMT /environment/2018-03-19/lawmaker-seeks-ban-on-fracking-in-public-parks Andy Chow /government-politics/2018-03-12/new-cracker-facility-could-be-coming-soon-to-eastern-ohio A petrochemical company from Thailand that has already invested $100 million in a facility in eastern Ohio is considering making an even bigger… Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:54:03 GMT /government-politics/2018-03-12/new-cracker-facility-could-be-coming-soon-to-eastern-ohio Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-01-26/democratic-gubernatorial-candidates-weigh-in-on-the-future-of-fracking-in-ohio One of the Democrats running for Governor is calling for an end to oil and gas drilling in Ohio. While his four primary opponents aren’t embracing that… Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:41:15 GMT /government-politics/2018-01-26/democratic-gubernatorial-candidates-weigh-in-on-the-future-of-fracking-in-ohio Jo Ingles /government-politics/2017-05-02/house-budget-includes-changes-from-kasichs-original-plan-plus-some-less-noticed-proposals It took nearly three hours for the Republican-dominated House to pass its version of the budget, with 12 Republicans voting against it, and four Democrats… Tue, 02 May 2017 21:36:40 GMT /government-politics/2017-05-02/house-budget-includes-changes-from-kasichs-original-plan-plus-some-less-noticed-proposals Karen Kasler /elections/2016-09-22/taylor-takes-on-clintons-tough-fracking-policies Some of the state’s highest ranking Republicans are coming out to support the oil and gas industry and its impact on Ohio in an effort to counter rhetoric… Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:29:14 GMT /elections/2016-09-22/taylor-takes-on-clintons-tough-fracking-policies Andy Chow