Fracking – Broadcast Reporting

Issue 21 fails; both sides react

November 10, 2014 Tyler Carey

Perhaps the most talked-about ballot measure of this year’s local election season was Kent’s Issue 21–the Kent Community Bill of Rights that would have banned fracking within city limits. The measure failed to pass by 324 votes, and after the ballots were counted, TV2’s Tyler Carey was able to get reactions from both sides. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S6_CAREY_REACTION[/bbrvideo] Kent’s Issue 21–formally known as the Kent Community Bill of Rights–failed to pass during Tuesday’s elections by 324 votes. The bill would’ve banned the…

Environmental rights bill causes debate

October 13, 2014 Tyler Carey

ANCHOR LEAD: One of the most notable topics of this year’s election is Kent’s Issue 21, an environmental rights bill that has led to a great deal of debate and could have major ramifications for the city. TV2’s Tyler Carey has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_CAREY_KERG[/bbrvideo] A ballot initiative in Kent known formally as Issue 21 is causing quite a stir. The issue deals with what is known as the Kent Community Bill of Rights, a set of rules and regulations…

Kent Forever Changing

September 8, 2014 Cory York

Redeveloping Kent’s downtown is done and is now booming with students and residents. While the change downtown is complete, residents should expect more changes coming closer to home. With focus centered around the new downtown, other issues have been placed on the back burner. More students are attending Kent State but there is limited student housing. College Street will be the new home to the Kent Police. Fracking is a key issue on the November ballot and a possible revamp…

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