Gov. Justice Lends Support to Controversial Fracking Practices at Energy Rally

Gov. Jim Justice joined energy workers from across West Virginia for a rally at the Capitol Tuesday morning to promote the natural gas industry in the state.

In vague terms, Justice seemed to lend his support to legislation that lawmakers have been unable to get through the legislative process over the past several years-- forced pooling.

A similar measure, however, has resurfaced in the Senate's Judiciary Committee.

The rally was sponsored by the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association, the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and drew hundreds of oil and gas workers.

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