proposition 112
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LOMAX | Proposition 112 rests its case on a mountain of misinformation
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Reality is catching up with the “ban fracking” and “keep it in the ground” groups behind Proposition 112. It started early last week, when the famously progressive New York Times applied some scrutiny to Prop 112. The Times correctly labeled 112 as an “anti-fracking” measure and an “extreme” one at that. But more importantly, the…
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Wyoming is watching Colorado’s oil-and-gas setbacks ballot issue
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Energy leaders in Wyoming are closely watching the fate of a Colorado ballot initiative that would severely limit oil and gas development on non-federal land in that state. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports that Colorado-based opponents of the initiative warn it could drive jobs, capital and production northward into Wyoming. But Wyoming…
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THE PODIUM | Oil & gas is a safe industry — and a cornerstone of Colorado’s economy
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Does the Constitution of the United States still have meaning? Amendment V reads in part . . . “nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.” Proposition 112 on the Colorado ballot flies in the face of Amendment…
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FEEDBACK | Readers dissect a bumper crop of ballot issues
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‘All children have special needs’ As the former superintendent of two Colorado school districts, Boulder and Jeffco, I suppose it is not surprising that I am a supporter of Amendment 73, which supports our school districts in meeting the mission to educate all of our children. Yes, of course, I am supporting the amendment, however,…
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Colorado city council member agrees to unblock fracking foes on Facebook
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A member of Thornton’s city council has agreed to unblock two anti-fracking activists from her Facebook page. The stipulation, agreed to by both sides in a lawsuit filed by the two activists, was approved by a federal magistrate and applies while their suit is pending. The Denver Post reports that the agreement comes amid a…
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FEEDBACK | Rein in lending? Roll back drilling?
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‘Preying on those who require a helping hand is sickening’ Our state has a problem. The cost of living continues to increase, but wages are not keeping up. Simply paying bills can be extraordinarily stressful. Unfortunately, there is an industry that exists solely to take advantage of people in this situation – payday lenders. Preying…
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Group behind oil-and-gas setbacks measure cancels rally, citing threats
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Colorado Rising, the group backing Proposition 112 on the November ballot, has cancelled a rally in support of the oil-and-gas setbacks measure that had been planned in Greeley Friday, Oct. 19, saying that tempers are running too hot and some of its supporters are being intimidated. Proposition 112 would bar oil and gas operations within…
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Proposition 112: Oil-and-gas setbacks combatants clash with report, rallies
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With ballots on their way to Colorado voters this week, proponents and opponents of Proposition 112, the statewide measure to expand oil-and-gas setbacks, are making their campaign moves. Those who support the 2,500-foot buffer zone for new oil and gas operations say a new study disputes the dire economic impact the industry says it will…
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WATCH: ‘Aaron Harber Show’ focuses on oil and gas ballot question
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“The Aaron Harber” show will air back-to-back episodes Sunday to drill down on Proposition 112, the ballot question that would require new oil and gas operations to be at least 2,500 feet from homes, schools and businesses. The episodes will run from 11 a.m. to noon then re-air from 8 to 9 p.m. on KCDO…
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PRO | Proposition 112 is the only way around an uncooperative oil & gas industry
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Looking at the history of interactions between the oil and gas industry and our communities over the past several years, it’s abundantly clear why the people of Colorado are bringing Proposition 112 forth. Instead of adopting better health and safety standards to residents and workers, the oil and gas industry has rebuffed all prior reasonable…
