Friday, March 9, 2012

Senator Schiavoni Issues Statement on Earthquake Report


Columbus – State Senator Joe Schiavoni (D-Canfield) issued the following statement today in response to a report by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that blames a waste-water injection well for causing earthquakes in Youngstown:

“I am not surprised by the report’s findings based on my conversations with state geologists and other experts. It seems pretty clear we’re talking about more than just a coincidence that the earthquakes were centered near the waste water injection site. “I think the state is trying to take responsible steps in addressing the earthquake issue. But, the regulations proposed by ODNR ignore the larger issue of what to do with waste water from fracking. “State legislators and the Kasich administration need to work together on a bipartisan basis to find a solution that strikes the proper balance between encouraging economic development, protecting the environment and keeping our citizens safe.”

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The Caucus


Minority Leader Eric H. Kearney - Cincinnati - 9th District
Assistant Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni - Canfield - 33rd District
Minority Whip Nina Turner - Cleveland - 25th District
Assistant Minority Whip Edna Brown - Toledo - 11th District
Senator Tom Sawyer - Akron - 28th District
Senator Charleta B. Tavares - Columbus - 15th District
Senator Shirley Smith - Cleveland - 21st District
Senator Michael J. Skindell - Cleveland - 23rd District
Senator Lou Gentile - Steubenville - 30th District
Senator Capri S. Cafaro - Hubbard - 32nd District

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