Bill regulating wind turbines criticized as ‘poorly’ written, a blueprint for killing development
The wind industry teamed with civic leaders, municipal officials, environmentalists and property owners on Thursday, unleashing a torrent of criticism against a bill limiting...
House committee rejects turbine regulations
After a nearly week-long debate, a House committee on Friday rejected a bill putting new regulations on wind turbines, legislation critics said could shut...
Lawmakers warned about price of $1 million utility study
A proposed $1 million study of Kansas electric rates is starting to worry some lawmakers because the estimated cost is believed to be low and...
Legislature sends $1 million electric rate study to governor
A $1 million study of Kansas electric rates is headed to the governor after winning approval in the Legislature.
The House and Senate on Tuesday...
Kansas emerges as No. 1 for wind-energy production
Kansas has surpassed Iowa as the country's leader in the percentage of electricity generated by wind power, a new report shows.
The report by the...
Three firms bid on Kansas utility rate study
When legislative leadership meets next week, it will choose among three bidders for a study that will examine the state's rising utility rates.
Statehouse sources...
Battle unfolds over proposed power plant purchase
Big industry is teaming up with consumer advocates to block Westar from purchasing a share of a coal-fired power plant in northeast Kansas.
A coalition...
UPDATED: Finney County Commissioner announces congressional bid
Finney County Commissioner William Clifford announced his candidacy for Congress in the Kansas 1st District late Thursday morning.
Clifford joins a field that already includes former...
Schools, hospitals face backbilling for electric charges
By Suzanne King
Sunflower State Journal
Public school districts and hospitals are among the organizations that can expect to see extra electricity charges if a proposal...
Expanded electric discounts considered for new development
A bill moving through the Legislature would expand efforts to discount high electric rates for companies moving to Kansas.
A bill set for a hearing...