Wind energy boosts Kansas jobs and revenue study says
A study by The Wind Coalition and Kansas Energy Information Network finds Kansas wind development created over 12 000 jobs and more than 273 million in landowner revenues plus 208 million for communities and governments. It notes wind often costs less than new natural gas peaking plants and supports the 2020 20 percent renewable energy mandate.
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Jeff Clark
Wind Coalition
Polsinelli Shughart
Kansas Energy Information Network
Kansas Wind Generation
Election renews hope for wind energy credit
President Obama’s reelection renews hopes among wind energy supporters for extending the production tax credit. The measure faces opposition from many Republicans in the House, but bipartisan support and calls from governors and industry officials maintain pressure to extend before year’s end. The wind sector warns that losing the credit could cost tens of thousands of jobs as demand falls.
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Fowler
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Congress
Missouri
Tim Jones
Jay Nixon
Charles S. Bullock II
University of Georgia
Kousser
Kansas jobless rate falls to 5.7 percent
TOPERA-A report released Monday shows Kansas unemployment declines to 5.7 percent in October from 5.9 percent in September. The Labor Department notes 8,700 private sector jobs added since October 2011, an increase of 0.8 percent, amid cautious seasonal hiring. Governor Brownback prioritizes economic growth and tax changes take effect January 1.
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Labor Department
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Partisan power reshapes states rights across the nation
Republicans now hold veto-proof majorities in half the state legislatures, with Democrats expanding in California and Illinois. The shift promises decisive action on taxes, education, and social programs, while experts warn of heightened intra party tensions and policy divergence between states.
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University of California-San Diego
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Senate
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