Great news for the Colorado economy and residents who need cheaper energy alternatives. The Colorado supreme court has lifted local bans on fracking in several cities, opening the door for an energy boom. Washington Times: Dan Haley, president and CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, which challenged the bans in court, called the decision “not just a win for the energy industry but for the people of Colorado who rely on affordable and dependable energy and a strong economy.” It sends a strong message to anyone trying to drive this vital industry out of the state that those efforts will not be tolerated at any level,” Mr. Haley said in a statement. Meanwhile, opponents of fracking decried the ruling, saying it flies in the face of a community’s ability to safeguard its health. “Today’s decision deals a devastating blow not just to Longmont residents, but to all Coloradans who have been stripped of a democratic process...(Read Full Post)