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1 hr ago | KWCH

Archbishop urges governor to refrain from Communion

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

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6 hrs ago | Joplin Globe

Kansas: Immigration issue will be back

“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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11 hrs ago | Salina Journal

Group plans for carbon tax

“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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15 hrs ago | The Associated Press

Senate approves coal bill; House vote looms

“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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19 hrs ago | WIBW-TV Topeka

Bill Hiking Vehicle Fees Headed to Governor

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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Yesterday | The Topeka Capital-Journal

Sebelius appoints members of energy group

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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Thursday | KBSL 10

One Dead in Truck-Car Collision Near Inman

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

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Thursday | Arkansas City Traveler

House passes bill on coal plants but veto looms

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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Wednesday | WIBW-TV Topeka

Corporate Tax Cut Going to Governor

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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Wednesday | KSNT-TV Topeka

House Passes Bill On Coal Plants But Veto Looms

“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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