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Kansas legislature

  • Who Is Responsible for High Electric Rates in Kansas?

    “Evergy is responsible for the high electric rates in Kansas, but the Kansas Legislature is to blame for nothing being done about it. “ In 2008, Kansas disbanded the Kansas Energy Council, which sought to take a strategic approach to the development of the state’s energy system. This left the three-member Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC)… Read more

  • Partisan Politics Kills People: When Covid Came to Kansas

    “Had the United States Republican leaders developed strong guidelines for dealing with Covid 19, the Kansas Legislature would probably have followed them. However, no guidelines were forthcoming, and the pandemic became a partisan political issue. “ Covid-19 first appeared in the United States in January of 2020. It spread rapidly and by early March cases… Read more

  • The Registration Fee Increase on Electric Vehicles

    Though this is written from a Kansas perspective, it may be similar to an attempt by other states to impose additional fees and taxes on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). Traditionally, state roads have been funded by a tax on fuel.  Some state lawmakers are concerned that hybrid and electric vehicles are not paying their… Read more