No-emissions coal plant vision in Kansas eyed
State Geologist Lee Allison forms a task force to pursue a 1 billion dollar FutureGen style no-emission coal plant in Kansas. The plan, backed by the DOE, envisions a facility producing electricity and hydrogen with carbon sequestration, funded by 800 million in federal funds and 200 million in private investment.
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Bill would crack down on hiring illegal immigrants
Wichita Democrat Nile Dillmore pushes a Kansas bill to bar any government contracts for five years and revoke tax breaks for firms found employing unauthorized workers. He cites rising federal enforcement gaps and urges Congress to speed worker legalization while Kansas emphasizes lawful hiring.
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State studies Canadian prescription options in Kansas
State officials continue looking at whether Kansas could buy prescription drugs more cheaply from Canada. Gov Kathleen Sebelius spokeswoman Nicole Corcoran said the Medicare overhaul failed to curb costs and kept a ban on Canadian orders. Sebelius asked staff to investigate health plan employees’ costs north of the border to highlight differences and urge federal action.
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