Glimmer of Hope that PA Won’t Enact Severance Tax This Year

Perhaps all is not lost in PA with regard to an insane severance tax on Marcellus Shale drilling. On Friday we reported that PA Gov. Tom Corbett's spokesperson seemed to be waffling about whether or not Gov. Corbett would consider or even support a severance tax, something he's been opposed to for over three years (see Is PA Gov Corbett Considering a Severance Tax?!). That report caused us some angst. However, also last week, the highest ranking Republican in the House said "no" to a severance tax for this year's budget...

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