Fontana Seeks Jobs Impact with Impact Fee on Gas Drillers

BROOKLINE, August 16, 2011 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today said he plans to amend existing Marcellus Shale impact fee legislation to dedicate a one-third share of the revenue to repair roads and bridges statewide. Fontana said a dedicated funding stream for...

Fontana Seeks to Boost Job Creation With New Shale Plan

HARRISBURG, August 8, 2011 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana, responding to today’s comments made by Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley, called the administration’s position on the imposition of a severance fee on Marcellus shale drilling short-sighted. Fontana disagrees...