Wind energy clash fuels Kansas policy debate
Sunflower energy bill debate heats up as legislators prepare for session January 15. Sunflower and allies push for wind and solar while Land Institute and Rural Center rally for dialogue and hearings. Transmission limits and a pending Kansas Supreme Court case on permit denial shape the contest.
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Alliance seeks Kansas energy policy group joining
Kansas counties are invited to join the Kansas Alliance for Sound Energy Policy formed after the Holcomb permit denial. backed by Sunflower partners Tri-State and Golden Spread. The group aims to balance energy needs with environmental stewardship and regulatory certainty. Sunflower says members will run activities with seed money from Holcomb expansion partners, no join fee. A formal announcement is planned Thursday.
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Sunflower
Tri-State Generation
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative Inc
Clare Gustin
Kansas
Energy Alliance
Gustin
Olson
Holcomb
Salina Based Land Institute
Climate and Energy
Land Institute
Cooper & Seacrest Associates
Alexandria
Oklahoma
City council weighs insurance and license penalties in Garden City
The city considers revamping penalties for no proof of insurance no valid license and driving while suspended. State penalties range from fines to jail terms with escalating terms for habitual offenders. City Manager retirement set for March 1 as Randy Grisell notes a technical ordinance error will be corrected.
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Congress
Robert Mulch
Scott City
Garden City
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Randy Grisell
Marla Flentje
Austin Powers Group
Bob Halloran
Lawmakers eye early action on Kansas teacher shortage
Kansas legislators plan to tackle the ongoing teacher shortage when the 2008 session opens on January 14. They acknowledge no magic bullet exists and expect limited new money due to other funding commitments, while backing several proposals to boost salaries, professional development, and incentives for teachers in high-need areas.
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Clay Aurand
R-Courtland
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Aurand
Jean Schodorf
Wichita
Chamber
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