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Medical Marijuana Just Took A Giant Step Toward Legalization In Kansas

By Abigail Censky | May 6, 2021

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

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Evergy's Lawrence Energy Center.

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

By Brian Grimmett, Kansas News Service | May 4, 2021

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 Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service | March 22, 2021

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

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A wind farm in Ellsworth County, Kansas.

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

By Brian Grimmett, Kansas News Service | March 15, 2021

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

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Hays City Manager Toby Dougherty at the R9 Ranch in Edwards County, Kansas.

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

By Brian Grimmett, Kansas News Service | February 8, 2021

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

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