State lawmakers have already defeated several bills dealing with the controversial drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing this session. But a new executive order from Governor John Hickenlooper stands to put the issue in the spotlight once again. He鈥檚 created a new task force to examine the balance of power between local oil and gas regulations and state rules. The group holds its first meeting on Friday.
KUNC鈥檚 state capitol reporter Bente Birkeland has more.