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2020 Kansas Presidential Primary
2020 Kansas Presidential Primary The Kansas Democratic Party is switching to a primary this year and using Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to determine delegate distribution among the Presidential Democratic candidates. On September 6, 2019, the Republican Party announced...
Action Alert! Tell the HOUSE to STOP putting politics before lower electric rates!
Lower electric rates are more important now than ever. Don't let the legislature kill the bill to begin a state energy plan because we need it if we're going to take seriously the need to LOWER electric bills! Tell representatives VOTE NO on HCR 6031...
Be the change you want to see in Kansas
Be the change you want to see in Kansas! Strengthen your leadership skills through the Kansas Environmental Leadership program. Let us support you with a scholarship to attend the Kansas Leadership Center high quality leadership trainings....
WEALTH Day Climate Hearing – Making History at the Capitol
The Comprehensive Climate Hearing at this year's WEALTH Day, February 10, 2020, was made possible by elected officials, climate activists, experts, and by all of you, tireless champions for a healthy and resilient future! You can now view the full recording of...
Tell representatives you want lower electricity rates. VOTE NO on HCR 6031
Action Alert! Tell representatives you want lower electricity rates. VOTE NO on HCR 6031 Background and talking points below TAKE ACTIONCall or email your Kansas Representative TODAY and tell them to support lower electricity rates; VOTE NO on HCR...
WEALTH Coalition to Host Comprehensive Climate Hearing
For Immediate Release: 2/6/2020 PDF Version WEALTH Coalition to Host Comprehensive Climate Hearing Join climate experts, legislators, and advocates in a historic hearing on climate change in Kansas. Monday, February 10, 2020 - 11:30-12:45 Kansas State...
Evergy Invests in New Wind Power To Reduce Carbon
Evergy Invests in New Wind Power To Reduce Carbon Last week, Evergy announced 660 MW of new wind energy making them one of the top utilities in the Country for wind power. Evergy will purchase wind energy from Expedition Wind developed by National...
WEALTH Day of Environmental Advocacy and Education at the Capitol
On Monday February 10th, 2020, WEALTH Day will bring together organizations, advocates, and legislators from across Kansas to connect on Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health – WEALTH. The Climate + Energy Project has been hosting a collaborative event around climate issues for over a decade. In 2019, WEALTH Day convened 250 Kansans, 60 legislators, and 40 organizations. You won’t want to miss WEALTH Day 2020!
Last call to register for WEALTH Day and Announcing the Comprehensive Climate Hearing
Learn about and advocate forWater, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health in KansasMonday, February 10, 2020Kansas State Capitol BuildingVisitor Center Auditorium and Classroom, 1st and 2nd Floor Rotundas300 SW 10th St., Topeka, KS 66612 WEALTH Day provides a...
400 Kansans fill the Capitol to advocate for Environmental Issues
For Immediate Release: 2/25/20Press Release: WEALTH Day of Education and Advocacy on Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health - Kansas WEALTHKansas State Capitol: Topeka, KansasMonday February 10, 2020 2020 Kansas WEALTH Day of Advocacy and Education at...
Governor Kelly to Move Kansas Energy Office
Today Governor Kelly took a bold step for our state’s energy future by announcing an Executive Reorganization Order to move the Kansas Energy Office (SEO) out of the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to the Office of the Governor. We applaud her vision!...
Capitol Insider podcast: Kansas in dire need of state energy plan
Kansas is undergoing a transformational time in energy and electricity. While we face the battle of a changing climate we’ve witnessed how renewable energy curbs emissions while also providing economic value. The recently released Electricity Rate Study calls for...