Last week, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce released its 2013 legislative agenda.
Developed based on input from its members, the Greater Binghamton Chamber’s efforts will focus on “lowering taxes and fees often hidden in the cost of doing business; mandate relief for schools and local governments; regulatory reform for employers; and the continued call for shale gas development in New York State.”
One of their top priorities this year is the development of natural gas in the region, which is not being allowed pending a state environmental review process that is now in its fifth year.
According to Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce President Lou Santoni:
“Our members overwhelmingly support gas development. A number of members already work with the industry in Pennsylvania and recognize the growth opportunities here in New York.”
We could not have said it better ourselves. It’s time to put aside the fear and misinformation and put into place a regulatory framework that will create high-paying jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and lead to low-cost energy for businesses and consumers, while protecting human health and the environment.
There are 2 Comments to "Binghamton Chamber Releases 2013 Legislative Agenda; Calls on State to Approve Natural Gas Development"
You are willing to sell a dollar for a nickel? The gas is not what is valuable in the long term for your families….. the pure water source below you is far more valuable to the world and your future. It also fuels your agricultural assets. You take it for granted that it will always be there and in good health. It is worth far more to you to expand on that for a future income. Look to sustainable energy venues like wind/solar. Might get some manufacturing jobs out of that avenue.
I would hesitate to sell out…….when you truly think about the history of oil barons and their cronies…… Bush,…Cheney,\…. Billionaire loud mouth woman in Australia telling us minions to get a job and appreciate licking her boots…BP in the Gulf states still reverberating….Exxon/Valdes still reverberating….. Water Buffalo tanks in many yards in PA, where no one knows each other in the oil towns because they are oil transplants who do not CARE about the locals….
From the heart I speak as I am a lifelong NYS Resident. Just moved up the creek a bit;)….. Peace.
The writer has made one true statement above and that is water is a very important resource, and there is not a scientific study nor report, that safe & responsible Natural Gas Production has destroyed a water source. EPA, & DEP in may states have tested thousands of wells- still not a report. Lets follow the science- not the emotion
Unshackle your way of thinking-fact not fiction