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State Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Wednesday October 16, 2024 ( 14 items )  

K-State College of Education Selects New Ambassadors
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Twenty-two Kansas State University students were recently selected to serve as College of Education Ambassadors, a group of approximately 50 students who promote and serve the college. College of Education Ambassadors work to promote the education field and be a resource to prospective and newly admitted students. College of Education Ambassadors are responsible for participating in several programs to rec  more

Kan. A.G. Kobach Argues Against Biden-Harris Obamacare Rule in Federal Court
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release: Bismarck, ND - (October 15, 2024) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today asked the U.S. District Court in North Dakota to temporarily stop the Biden-Harris administration from implementing a regulation that would give Obamacare to illegal aliens. The regulation, set to take effect on Nov. 1, would make more than 200,000 deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipients eligible for taxp  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Announces Dockets for Oct. 15, 2024
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * 25-KGSG-190-TAR Docket Type: TAR - Tariff Docket Description: Kansas Gas Service Application Date Filed: 10/15/2024 * * * 25-CONS-3145-CEXC Docket Type: CEXC - Exception To Rules And Regulations Docket Description: Application - Brian L. Birk dba Birk Petroleum Date Filed: 10/15/2024 * * * 25-CONS-3130-CPEN Docket Type: CPEN - Penalty Docket Description: Penalty Orde  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving American Warrior
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3131-CPEN) on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of American Warrior, Inc. (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-111 at the McCulley Glenn #1 well in Stevens County, Kansas. PENALTY ORDER The Commission finds Operator has violated K.A.R. 82-3-111 regarding the captioned well, assesses a $100 penalty, directs Operator to come into compliance, and further rules as more fully des  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving Apollo Energies
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3130-CPEN) on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Apollo Energies, Inc. (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-407 at the Gibson B #7 well in Edwards County, Kansas. PENALTY ORDER The Commission finds Operator has violated K.A.R. 82-3-407 regarding the captioned well, assesses a $1,000 penalty, directs Operator to come into compliance, and further rules as more fully describe  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving Bennett Oil
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3134-CPEN) on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Bennett Oil Company, LLC (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-117 at the Kathy Jo #1 well in Russell County, Kansas. PENALTY ORDER The Commission finds Operator has violated K.A.R. 82-3-117 regarding the captioned well, assesses a $100 penalty, directs Operator to come into compliance, and further rules as more fully describ  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving BLSN
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-TRAM-170-PEN) on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Investigation of BLSN Corporation, of Eureka, Kansas. Regarding the Violation(s) of the Motor Carrier Safety Statutes, Rules and Regulations and the Commission's Authority to Impose Penalties, Sanctions and/or the Revocation of Motor Carrier Authority. PENALTY ORDER The above-captioned matter comes before the State Corporation Commission   more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving Gregory Manning
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3132-CPEN) on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Gregory Manning (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-111 at the Johnson JE #2 and Johnson JE #4 wells in Rice County, Kansas. PENALTY ORDER The Commission finds Operator has violated K.A.R. 82-3-111 regarding the captioned wells, assesses a $200 penalty, directs Operator to come into compliance, and further rules as more ful  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving Karst Brothers Oil
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3135-CPEN) on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Karst Brothers Oil Co., a General Partnership (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-117 at the Joy B OWWO #2 well in Ellis County, Kansas. PENALTY ORDER The Commission finds Operator has violated K.A.R. 82-3-117 regarding the captioned well, assesses a $100 penalty, directs Operator to come into compliance, and further rules   more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving Mutual Telephone
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-MTLT-161-KSF) on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Application of Mutual Telephone Company for an Increase in its Cost-Based Kansas Universal Service Fund Support. ORDER SETTING PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE This matter comes before the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas (Commission) for consideration and decision. Having reviewed the pleadings and record, the Commission makes the   more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving Wirtz Oil
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3136-CPEN) on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Wirtz Oil, LLC (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-117 at the DeWerff #5 well in Barton County, Kansas. PENALTY ORDER The Commission finds Operator has violated K.A.R. 82-3-117 regarding the captioned well, assesses a $100 penalty, directs Operator to come into compliance, and further rules as more fully described below. I  more

Kan. Gov. Kelly Announces More Than $17M Investment for Energy Grid Resiliency
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that 11 Kansas communities have secured more than $17 million for energy grid resilience. This investment combines nearly $12 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's 40101(d) Grid Resilience Grant Program and more than $5.8 million in matching funds from the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build   more

Kansas Agriculture Dept.: Chinese Trade Delegation Visits Kansas, Nebraska to Source American Paint Horses
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: A trade delegation from China visited Kansas and Nebraska in October to source high-quality American Paint Horses for the growing equestrian market in China. Co-hosted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the American Paint Horse Association, the delegation included industry experts and equine enthusiasts eager to explore partnerships and connect with local breeders, traine  more

University of Nebraska: Husker Scientists Exploring Hydrogen Energy Potential From Underground Rift
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Dan Moser, Research and Innovation Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two, leaving behind a 1,200-mile swath of volcanic rocks known as the Midcontinent Rift that may be able to produce enough natural hydrogen to yield vast amounts of clean energy. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are studying the rift -- which runs from beneath Lake Superior through   more