Legislators juggle hundreds of bills. Some would shape the industry that generates money, pollution and climate disasters.

As of Feb. 18, legislators had submitted 878 bills for debate. Of those, 19 bills deal directly with oil and gas production in the state. Essentially all other bills are affected indirectly by the ...

When President Ronald Reagan took office and a national news magazine had a cover story, “It’s okay to be wealthy again,” an elderly family friend canceled his subscription and said ...

However, skilled labourers are not the only employees. There are plenty of positions for unskilled workers too. These positions are usually called roustabouts, roughnecks or tool-pushers. The best way ...

When President Ronald Reagan took office and a national news magazine had a cover story, “It’s okay to be wealthy again,” an elderly family friend canceled his subscription and said that’s not what ...

But the state’s own employment numbers do not support the 100,000 jobs figure. In December, 5,920 people worked in jobs directly connected to the oil and gas sector, including roustabouts, landmen and ...