The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved four proposals to drill for gas and oil on some state-owned lands, but delayed action on fracking under Ohio state parks.
A pilot program would allow for controlled bowhunting in two city parks. Supporters say the deer population is harming parks and aggravating residents.
One council member who voted to suspend the plan said he got emails from residents asking him to "not spend another breath on this, and please work on the things that are important to us."
A longtime environmental leader is working to put the right to clean air and water and a healthy climate on par with other constitutionally guaranteed rights.
