Senator Sherrod Brown discusses the potential opportunities of the Utica Shale:

"Shale development means economic development, and that’s exciting news for Ohio. It means tens of thousands of good-paying jobs across our state, all while helping to lower power costs for Ohio consumers.

As with anything else, we need to ensure that our local communities are consulted and that we rely on scientists and experts throughout the process to maintain a quality water supply. That means keeping a close eye on brine injection, and taking protective actions when necessary.

And we need to ensure that Ohio jobs created through shale development are filled by Ohio workers.

Last April, I helped convene a shale development jobs fair in North Canton.  Jobseekers began lining up at 4:30am, and by the end of the day, more than 1,200 people came looking for work—many of them returning veterans.  Thanks to the natural gas boom throughout Ohio, more of those men and women who lined up last April will find a job. More of those heroes who fought for our country won’t have to fight for work when they come home—and our entire state will benefit as a result."

http://www.eidohio.org/shale-development-means-economic-development/