Houston NewsLocal news for Houston, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Beebe lays out tax-rise strategy- January 29, 2008 "Obviously, it's the major players" Gov. Mike Beebe said Monday that legislators opposing his call to raise the severance tax would probably change their minds if he reaches a deal with the major natural gas production companies. via Herald-Leaderhttp://www.topix.net/city/houston-ar/2008/01/beebe-lays-out-tax-rise-strategy?fromrss=1 Gas tax rise gains Capitol support- January 25, 2008 "I think we'll have something we'll be able to go to the governor with soon" Several legislative leaders said Wednesday that they'll likely support a rise in the severance tax levied on natural gas producers. via Benton County Daily Recordhttp://www.topix.net/city/houston-ar/2008/01/gas-tax-rise-gains-capitol-support?fromrss=1 New Fayetteville Shale Economic Impact Study Will Look at Severance Tax Increase- January 17, 2008 "Along with the typical economic impact information, we're looking at additional things." The University of Arkansas says it is conducting a new study of the economic impact of the Fayetteville Shale play, including what effect a severance tax increase would have on companies operating there. via ArkansasBusiness.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/houston-ar/2008/01/new-fayetteville-shale-economic-impact-study-... |