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Finding work may not be quite that simple, but it sure seems that way. While the nation's job growth has limped along since the economic recovery began two years ago, the Lone Star State is enlarging payrolls in Texas-size fashion. Read more »

Broome County will revisit the issue of who should have gas and mineral rights on properties sold at auction.

Republican legislator Julie Lewis announced a proposal will be on July 21 legislative agenda for consideration.

Currently, foreclosed properties with 5 acres or more are sold with surface rights only.

The proposal would have the county sell subsurface rights with those properties at auction.

It would also allow the county to make a one time offer to owners of properties previously sold without the gas and mineral rights. Read more »

Oil prices remain elevated despite signs of a weakening global economy. We think the uncertainties around future oil supply growth are likely to continue to place upward pressure on prices. Fundamentals for gas-focused E&Ps are likely to remain pressured through 2011, but we expect the large-scale shift toward liquids production, a lessening of held-by-production drilling, and fewer dry gas drilling carries to result in higher gas prices in 2012. Read more »