Nebraska AG won't appeal oil and gas decision

Attorney General Doug Peterson’s office released a statement Tuesday saying it will not appeal a ruling by the Cheyenne County District Court overturning a decision by the Nebraska Oil and Gas Commission.

In its statement, the Attorney General’s office stated that while it disagreed with the District Court, the state will not file an appeal.

“The Attorney General’s office maintains that the Nebraska Oil and Gas Commission acted properly and within its authority when it approved the application for a wastewater disposal well,” the statement said.

“However, the Attorney General’s office believes...