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Posts Tagged ‘Kansas News Service’

Medical Marijuana Just Took A Giant Step Toward Legalization In Kansas

By | May 6, 2021 | 0
Cannabis growing facilities

Conservative Republicans who dominate the Kansas House have passed a bill that would legalize medical marijuana.

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Evergy Plans Major Coal Shutdowns, But Environmental Groups Say It’s Not Fast Enough

By | May 4, 2021 | 0
Evergy's Lawrence Energy Center.

Under mounting pressure to ditch fossil fuels, Evergy plans to close nearly all of its coal-burning plants in the next 20 years.

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Kansas Considers Making Medical Marijuana Legal, But Very Hard To Get

By | March 22, 2021 | 0
Cannabis growing facilities

Kansas lawmakers are considering tight restrictions for any medical marijuana law in the state.

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Without An Energy Plan, Kansas Could Get Left Behind In The Move To A Greener Economy

By | March 15, 2021 | 0
A wind farm in Ellsworth County, Kansas.

Despite ample wind and solar resources, Kansas is lagging other states in developing a statewide energy plan.

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How The Search For Water Is Pitting Farmers Against Cities In Western Kansas

By | February 8, 2021 | 0
Hays City Manager Toby Dougherty at the R9 Ranch in Edwards County, Kansas.

The search for water is pitting farmers against cities in western Kansas.

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