Office of Governor: Kansas
For Immediate Release
May 1, 2008
Nicole Corcoran, Press Secretary
785.368.8500

Sebelius issues statement on House action to sustain her veto of SB 148

The following statement is from Governor Kathleen Sebelius:

“This is good news for Kansas.

“We are at a critical period for energy policy in this state and this country. We must bridge the gap between our growing energy needs, and the time when carbon capturing technology is a commercial reality. We must move forward strategically – steering our state clear of the environmental, health and economic risks of massive new carbon emissions.

“I urge the Legislature to work with me on a new comprehensive energy policy – one that truly serves the needs of entire state – East and West.

“Meanwhile, I am still ready and willing to work with all of the energy producers in Kansas to find that common ground on which true progress can be built.”

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