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Gov. Hickenlooper earns praise from business interests, environmentalists

Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper in his first State of the State speech today managed to strike the right balance between being the pro-business, anti-regulatory jobs creator and a protector of the environment who will continue former Gov. Bill Ritter’s “New Energy Economy.” So say analysts from both sides of the political spectrum.

Environmentalists, Oil and Gas All-in-One

What is interesting about environmental news these days is how it intertwines with energy development. With over 20,000 new oil and gas wells expected...