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The Roman Catholic archbishop for northeast Kansas says Gov. Kathleen Sebelius should refrain from taking Communion. via KWCH

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“If we end up with 50 different laws in the 50 states, it's going to make it pretty tough for businesses and others to operate here”

TOPEKA, Kan. - Legislators failed to pass any immigration bill this year, but it's an issue that's not going away anytime soon. via Joplin Globe

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“We need energy efficiency, we need wind (energy), we need all kinds of things that don't add more carbon. People need to sit down and figure out what's the overall plan.”

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius named a lineup of business and industry leaders Thursday along with scientists who specialize in climate change to begin planning the state's approach to an expected federal carbon tax. via Salina Journal

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“You have to have infrastructure if you're going to have economic development”

Senators approved a bill Tuesday night bundling two proposed coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas to economic development projects in other parts of the state. via The Associated Press

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Kathleen Sebelius. The increase would start in January 2009 and last four years, raising the cost to about $40 to register a personal vehicle. via WIBW-TV Topeka

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Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has appointed 20 voting members of a new group advising her on reducing the state's greenhouse gas emissions. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

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The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person dead. via KBSL 10

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Supporters of two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas failed again Wednesday to muster the support they'd need in the House to override a veto of a bill to make sure they get built. via Arkansas City Traveler

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The measure would decrease the top rate from 7.35 percent to 7 percent over four years, starting in tax year 2008. via WIBW-TV Topeka

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“Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.”

The latest legislative proposal allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas has gone to Gov. via KSNT-TV Topeka

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