Ohio Democrats' path to the governor's office runs through rural areas that had turned against them
Speaking to a small gathering of supporters as the Ohio River flowed behind her, Dr. Amy Acton announced she was backing a three-year moratorium on permitting new injection wells for fracking in rural Washington County.
TL;DR
- Dr. Amy Acton announced support for a three-year moratorium on new fracking injection wells.
- The moratorium would apply to rural Washington County.
- The announcement was made to a small group of supporters.
- The Ohio River was visible behind Dr. Acton during the announcement.