OH Budget Bill Makes Shale Drilling on State Land Possible, Finally

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Ohio's Republican-controlled legislature is watching out for the state's oil and industry. The Ohio House version of the 2022-23 state operating budget includes language that would make it state policy to “promote” oil and gas development, exploration and production. The House also added provisions to the budget to make it easier to lease mineral rights under state lands. Finally, after 10 long years, maybe drilling on state-owned land will happen.

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