Kansas Reflector

A wind turbine towers above Queen City, Missouri.

Less Pollution, Lower Bills: Kansas, Missouri Move Ahead on Utility Securitization

Legislation in Kansas and Missouri may soon help utilities to retire coal-fired power plants faster as the energy sector accelerates its transition to renewable energy sources.

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A wind farm in Ellsworth County, Kansas.

Grain Belt Transmission Line Forges Ahead Amid Landowner, Lawmaker Pushback

Kansas and Missouri residents could soon reap the benefits of Grain Belt Express, a massive high-powered transmission line delivering renewable energy.

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A homeless veteran named Samuel

Kansas Photographer’s Portraits Share Stories of Homeless Veterans

Kansas photographer Doug Barrett, whose work has gained international attention in recent months, has documented the lives of 75 homeless veterans in 16 states.

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Kansas writer Sarah Smarsh

Why the World Needs Kansas’ Sarah Smarsh Writing About Dolly Parton

Kansas author Sarah Smarsh has written a new book about country singer Dolly Parton.

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Scott Moore sued former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union

Voter Fraud Myth Persists Despite Constant Failure to Prove Claims

Accusations of voter fraud are used to justify laws and tactics that make it more difficult to vote, even though voter fraud is extraordinarily rare.

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