Graves weighs signing water quality overhaul in Kansas
Gov Bill Graves will wait until late next week to decide on a controversial overhaul of water quality regulation in Kansas. The bill, backed by agricultural groups, would create a new classification system for streams and lakes with varying pollution controls and some exemptions for low water beds and agricultural or industrial use. Environmentalists warn it jeopardizes clean water, while supporters say it provides a more reasonable framework and easier compliance.
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Sarah Kessinger Harris
Topeka
Bill Graves
Kansas
Kristin Heuertz
Graves
Senate Agriculture
Derek Schmidt
R-Independence
Jamie Clover-Adams
Health and Environment
Clyde Graeber
Graeber
Adams
Jay Barnes
The
Kansas Natural
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Klataske
Kansas Farm Bureau
Mike Matson
Kansas lawmakers weigh 4 percent cuts in tight budget
State legislators grapple with a $185 million revenue shortfall amid slow economy. They consider 4 percent general fund cuts, tax review, and potential revenue options while stressing not all areas will be cut equally. Lawmakers note consumer spending dampened by uncertainty, with calls to bolster business growth and energy markets for farmers.
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Carol Crapper
Harris
Topeka
Kansas
Bill Feuerborn
D-Garnett
Melvin Minor
D-Stafford
Minor
Appropriations
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Neufeld
Ward Loyd
Garden City
Mike O'Neal
Hutchinson
O’neal
O'Neal
Kansas City
Missouri
House
Benoery
Dennis McKinney
D-Greensurg
Larry Salmans
R-Hanston
Salmans
Amendment ties up bill on gas storage rules
Kansas lawmakers delay a natural gas storage bill over a Rep. Mike O Neal amendment to create a state funded program to plug abandoned brine wells. Hutchinson faces costs of about 9.6 million dollars to plug some 160 wells, with per well costs ranging 40 000 to 65 000 dollars. Clark and negotiators seek to avoid state liability while keeping the bill’s intent, with action expected before session end.
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Carol Crapper
Harris
Topeka
Kansas
Mike O'Neal
R-Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Kansas Department of
House
Senate Utilities
Stan Clark
Oakley
Clark
O’neal
Brothers Earn Dual Roles In City Youth Council
The article profiles two brothers balancing a perfect 4.0 GPA with lively family dynamics. They discuss arguing at times and the drive to lead. Applicants for the Youth Action Council must be in grades 6-12 with at least a 2.5 GPA and attend two city meetings. Eight slots remain. applications are at the Volunteer Center, City Hall, or by calling 242-7450 ext. 205.
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Kyle Huschkd
Bryce
Ottawa
City Hall
Rocky Fleer-Husted
Charles Gillette
Ottawa Youth Advisory Council
Youth Action Council
Mitchell
I-35 and US-59 Work Sparks Local Debate
Residents and officials debate the timing and scope of road work on I-35 and the US-59 intersection near Exit 183. Contractors will remove the Old-50 interchange. Northbound 1-35 lanes will tighten and reopen seasonally as work continues over the next years. Local critiques cite detour signs and business impact. Government officials emphasize federal standards governing the project.
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Riddison
Haresh Patel
KDOT
Andy Haney
Ottawa Public Works
Bogle
Topeka
Eisenhower Road
Johnson County
Eisenhower
Eisenhower Interchange
Cleon Rickel
Oz bill moves to governor with extended land-purchase plan
The Kansas Senate approved an extension to a bonding package for the Wonderful World of Oz theme park, giving developers an extra year to break ground near DeSoto in Johnson County. Gov. Graves will decide. critics question viability and support.
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John Hanna
Associated Press
Topeka
Senate
Johnson County
Bill Graves
House
Dave Kerr
Anthony Hensley
D-Topeka
Kansas
Wyandotte County
Sunflower Army
DeSoto
I T
Lana Oleen
Manhattan
Sen
Ed Pugh
Wamego
Senate Commerce
Karin Brownlee
R-olathe
Bridge project pauses as timing hinges on weather and progress
Bridge span remains in place for several days while officials assess timing of detonation. Bogle says exact date unknown, noting weather and contractor progress in cutting reinforcing bars will drive decisions. Crews have drilled into the bridge and will soon begin cutting reinforcing bars.
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Bogle
KCC staff urges rate cut for Western Resources
Kansas Corporation Commission staff recommends Western Resources cut electric rates by 92 million, far below the company's 151 million increase request. For KPL and KGE, staff proposes smaller adjustments aimed at near equalizing rates, while reducing company profit to 10.4 percent.
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Topeka
Western Resources Inc
State Regulatory Board
Kansas Corporation Commission
Western
KPL
Kansas
KGB
Wichita
KGE
KCC
Kim Groninger
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