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Economic Lifelines Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- November 9, 2015
CONTACT: Mandy Roe (620)0365-0562 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Economic Lifelines warn additional transportation cuts will lead to "Road Closed" markings on projects and maintenance
TOPEKA- Legislators serving on the state's budget committee were warned today that further transfers/cuts from the state's transportation department will result in scheduled projects not being completed and leave thousands of miles of roadway without maintenance.
Economic Lifelines, the state's leading transportation coalition, said those dire predictions stem from discussions with Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Mike King at meetings during the 2015 legislative session. Friday's announcement of an additional $50 million in KDOT cuts only make this fear more pronounced, according to coalition leaders.
"Since this highway program was launched in 2011, KDOT has seen $2.1 billion taken from its budget," stated Economic Lifelines Chief Executive Officer Michael Johnston. "That's nearly one fourth of the entire program diverted for other purposes. What has been used as a short-term fix to the state general fund deficit is turning into a long-term disaster for our state highways. Clearly, taking an additional $50 million is making a bad situation even worse and as such, we're asking lawmakers to reject the cuts."
T-WORKS, the state's 10 year, $8 billion transportation plan, is funded primarily by a 4/10 cent sales tax and is set to deliver major new improvement projects throughout the state which includes an $8 million minimum investment in every Kansas county. According to KDOT, transfers out of the highway fund include $1.394 billion in extraordinary transfers and $730 million defined as historical transfers.
"The Department of Transportation has been asked to do the impossible-- find ways to operate without 25 percent of its budget while still delivering all of the components of the T-WORKS program and maintaining our roads and bridges," said Johnston. "These transfers are unsustainable and further cuts will result in dire consequences to public safety and jeopardize the investment Kansas taxpayers have made to the state's infrastructure."
Budget cuts have already resulted in nearly $300 million in maintenance projects postponed and Secretary King stated last year; further cuts or transfers would result in projects not being completed. During Friday's announcement, Secretary of Revenue Shawn Sullivan noted that these cuts would cause a delay in preservation programs intended to prevent major repairs in the future.
"We urge all policymakers to reject proposals to further raid transportation coffers in an effort to fund other state agencies," said Johnston.
Johnston, a former KDOT Secretary, said the equivalent of $1 million per day has been taken from the state's transportation agency for the past several years and that preliminary budget submissions show this trend continuing in both FY 2016 and FY 2017.
Economic Lifelines Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- October 20, 2015
CONTACT: Mandy Roe (620-365-0562) or email@example.com
Economic Lifelines announces new Chief Executive
TOPEKA-- Economic Lifelines, the state's leading transportation coalition, today announced Michael Johnston has been slected as their new Chief Executive Officer.
A former state senator from Parsons, Michael Johnston served 14 years in the Kansas Senate, including service as a legislative leader. He went on to serve as a cabinet secretary, leading the Kansas Department of Transportation. He also served as President and CEO of the Kansas Turnpike from 1995-2013.
"I'm excited about being chosen to lead the effort and equally pleased Capitol Strategies will continue to work with our lobbying effort and Strategic Communications of Kansas will continue to manage our communication needs," said Johnston. "For decades, Economic Lifelines has led efforts to support the implementation and funding of our state's comprehensive transportation programs. Now more than ever, it is vital that we protect the commitments made to Kansas communities and help them growth through the economic impact of T-WORKS and all transportation programs."
T-WORKS, the state's 10 year, $8 billion transportation plan, has proven to be a vital program for all areas of the state, creating needed jobs, spurring economic development and ensuring safety on Kansas roads. Since its passage, over $2.1 billion has been diverted from transportation to fund other areas of the budget. The transfers have resulted in nearly $300 million in postponed maintenance projects.
"As the state continues to face budget challenges, Michael's expertise and stature will help us as we fight to protect T-WORKS and transportation dollars," said Johnnie Koger, Economic Lifelines Co-Chair. "His background in both the legislative and executive branches of government gives him an important perspective in preserving the important investment in our state's transportation infrastructure."
Economic Lifelines Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- July 30, 2015
CONTACT: Michelle Butler (785-233-1903)
Economic Lifelines responds to additional transfers from transportation
TOPEKA-- Economic Lifelines, the state's leading transportation coalition, strongly opposes an additional $8 million transfer from KDOT announced today by Shawn Sullivan, Kansas Budget Director. Today's amount is on top of more than $300 million approved cuts through the normal legislative process completed last month.
"Year after year, the state takes from the highway fund to balance the budget. Enough is enough," Johnnie Koger, Co-Chair of Economic Lifelines, said. "When T-WORKS was passed, so was a revenue package to fund the program. That money has continually been swept into other areas of the budget as a detriment to T-WORKS."
Since its passage and with this transfer, over $2.1 billion has been diverted from transportation to fund other areas of the budget, which has already resulted in nearly $300 million in postponed maintenance projects.
"During the legislative session, lawmakers were told that any additional funds transferred from KDOT would result in projects not being completed," Koger said. "The continuation of these transfers expedites the deterioration of Kansas roads and the postponed projects only increase the cost to Kansas drivers."
T-WORKS, the state's 10 year, $8 billion transportation plan, has proven to be a vital program for all areas of the state, creating needed jobs, spurring economic development and ensuring safety on Kansas roads.
Economic Lifelines Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- May 7, 2015
CONTACT: Michelle Butler 785- 233-1903
Economic Lifelines calls on legislature to keep promise to fund T-WORKS
TOPEKA-- Economic Lifelines, the state's leading transportation coalition, has adopted a resolution calling on policy makers to honor their commitment to fund the T-WORKS Program as provided in the original legislation. Recognizing that there is a significant budget deficit and a number of tax and revenue proposals being considered by the 2015 Kansas Legislature, the Economic Lifelines Board unanimously adopted a resolution in support of T-WORKS and its current funding structure.
Whearas, Economic Lifelines has successfully advocated for Kansas transportation programs for over 25 years. The advocacy helped secure passage of necessary funding by the Legislature for T-WORKS, the state's 10 year, $8.2 billion transportation program and includes ensuring taxpayer-provided transportation funds are used for their intended purpose.
Wherease, Economic Lifelines joins the 95 percent of Kansans who support T-WORKS and consider it a top priority in the Kansas budget. Economic Lifelines opposes all efforts to reduce funding for transportation or change the finance formula for T-WORKS, including the 4/10 cent sales tax dedicated to the program.
Whereas, Economic Lifelines believes any new funding available to the Kansas Department of Transportation should be used for any projects postponed as a result of budget cuts, and not used to allow further transfers from the highway fund.
Whereas, the state must stop relying on transportation-dedicated funding to balance the state's budget. Economic Lifelines believes that the State Highway Fund's unstable ending balance in FY 2017 must be addressed to assure long-term stability to the program.
Be it resolved that the Board of Directors for Economic Lifelines reiterates its support for the T-WORKS program and restoration of the funds that have been diverted and opposition to any further transfer of funds or changes to the statutory funding provisions approved to complete the 10 year program.
"There is no money left in the Highway Fund for another short term budget fix," said Johnnie Koger, Co-Chair of Economic Lifelines. "It is time the Legislature provides a fix to the structural imbalance in the state's budget. Kansas communities need the long-term stability these transportation investments provide to help them attract new business, create jobs and grow the Kansas economy."
Economic Lifelines Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- April 6, 2015
CONTACT: Mandy Miller 620-365-0562
Poll shows overwhelming support for T-WORKS
TOPEKA- Kansans believe T-WORKS, the state's 10 year, $8.2 billion transportation program, should be a top priority in the Kansas budget, according to a poll released today.
In a random sample of five hundred likely voters in the state of Kansas, 95 percent believe T-WORKS should be fully funded by the Kansas Legislature with 69 percent opposing the diversion of transportation funds to pay for budget shortfalls.
T-WORKS was passed 2010 with the bulk of funding coming from a 4/10 cent sales tax that lawmakers continue to transfer to other areas of the budget to the tune of $2.1 billion through fiscal year 2017.
"This poll shows what we have long believed, that Kansans support a first rate transportation system and they expect their tax dollars to be used transparently for the purpose in which they were intended," said Johnnie Koger, Co-Chair of Economic Lifelines. "The highway funds are being drained at a rate of just over $1 million per day in the current fiscal year and proposed budget for the next two years.'
T-WORKS has proven to be a vital program for all areas of the state, creating needed jobs in what has been a slow growing Kansas economy and providing infrastructure needed to allow economic development. The program was designed to deliver projects throughout the state, make travel safer, and return more than $10 billion to the Kansas economy.
The poll was conducted March 5-10, 2015 by The Kitchens Group, Orlando, Fla. The margin of error for this survey is a +/- 4.4 percent with a 95 percent confidence level.
Economic Lifelines Update- February 27th
The Senate Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Safety voted to approve the Governor's recommendation for FY 16 and FY 17 which transfers $100M out of KDOT in both years. The full Senate Committee is scheduled to take up the recommendation on Wednesday.
The Legislature has reached the half way point in the session, "Turnaround." Lawmakers will be back in their districts curing the break and we encourage everybody to talk with them about the importance of T-WORKS to your community, attend one of the town halls listed below or use this link to send them a letter.
February 28, 2015- Newton- Charlie's Restaurant (9:00-10:30 a.m.) Hutchinson- Wesley Towers (9:30-11:00 a.m.) Jetmore- King Center (10:00 a.m.)
March 2, 2015- Liberal- The Depot (11:30 a.m.)
March 7, 2015- Overland Park- Double Tree by Hilton (7:30-9:00 a.m.) Dodge City- High Plains Journal (10-11 a.m.) Fowler- Senior Center (11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.) Protection- Don's Restaurant (1:45-2:45 p.m.)
March 21, 2015- Newton- Charlie's Restaurant (9:00-10:30 a.m.) Garden City- Classroom B at St. Catherine Hospital (10 a.m.)
March 28, 2015- Overland Park- Double Tree by Hilton (7:30-9:00 a.m.) Manhattan- Sunset Zoo Education Building (7:30 a.m.) Hutchinson- HCC Shears Technology Center (9:30-11:00 a.m.)
April 18, 2015- Overland Park- Double Tree by Hilton (7:30- 9 a.m.) Garden City- Classroom B at St. Catherine Hospital (10 a.m.)
April 25, 2015- Manhattan- Manhattan Train Depot (7:30 a.m.)
Economic Lifelines is partnering with the Kansas Contractors Association to host a Transportation Day at the Capitol on March 12th! We hope you will plan to attend the free lunch and help us rally support for transportation. Please reply to the Kansas Contractors or Economic Lifelines so we have the correct count for lunch!
Economic Lifelines testimony in opposition to SB 35
Economic Lifelines is the statewide coalition of organizations and community groups which have provided the grassroots support for Comprehensive Transportation Programs in Kansas over the past 30 years. Our members understand that economic development and jobs generated by Comprehensive Transportation Programs are vital to the stability and growth of the Kansas economy and our communities.
In 2010, this legislature, with overwhelming support from all areas of our state, enacted T-WORKS, the state's 10 year, $8 billion transportation plan, funded primarily by a 4/10 cent sales tax. T-WORKS is delivering major new improvement projects throughout the state, making travel safer, and stimulating the Kansas economy. Since it's inception more than $600 million dollars has been diverted from KDOT to shore up areas of the general fund budget. If we continue down this pat of diverting T-WORKS funds to meet general fund shortfalls, there will be significant detrimental impacts, including lower job creation and higher costs to maintain the road network vital to our farms and businesses.
Economic Lifelines is opposed to the proposed Rescission Legislation, SB 35, which would divert over $150 million dollars from T-WORKS to fill part of the current fiscal year's budget hole. We believe that further transfers jeopardize the completion of T-WORKS as it was developed and promised to Kansas communities. Major projects in FY 2017, Fy 2018 and FY 2019 are at risk as are projects necessary to preserve our roads at a level Kansans expect.
T-WORKS projects are vital as they support the infrastructure needed to allow economic development. Kansas communities are counting on this program which pledged at least $8 million in improvements for every county. T-WORKS is a proven program for all areas of the state, supporting 175,000 jobs over the life of the program. Cuts to transportation work at cross purposes with economic development opportunities for all Kansas businesses and ultimately affect safety on our highways.
We urge you to support T-WORKS and the many benefits it provides and look forward to working with you to protect the transportation projects vital to local communities and the Kansas economy.
Economic Lifelines responds to proposed transportation cuts
TOPEKA-- Economic Lifelines, the state's leading transportation coalition, expressed opposition to the announced diversion of an additional $95 million dollars from T-WORKS to fill the current fiscal year's budget hole and any future diversions to meet general fund shortfalls. T-WORKS, the state's 10 year, $8 billion transportation plan, has proven to be a vital program for all areas of the state, creating need jobs in what has been a slow growing Kansas economy. T-WORKS was passed by the 2010 Legislature and more than $600 million has been diverted since its inception.
"While we have received assurance from the Administration that the proposed $95 million diversion will not affect already announced projects in FY 2015 and FY 2016, we are opposed to any transfers that jeopardize critically important road maintenance work and kill plans for future projects," said Johnnie Koger, Co-Chair of Economic Lifelines.
Economic Lifelines shares in the vision of Governor Brownback to grow jobs in Kansas. One of the key pillars of the T-WORKS program is the jobs it creates - 175,000 over the life of the program. Cuts to transportation jeopardize economic development opportunities for all Kansas businesses and affect safety on our highways. The proposal to cut from transportation is counterproductive to the Governor's goal of growing our economy.
Economic Lifelines survey shows overwhelming support for T-WORKS
TOPEKA— Economic Lifelines, the state's leading transportation coalition, reports strong support among legislative candidates for the state's comprehensive transportation program (T-WORKS). The organization surveyed candidates for the Kansas House of Representatives and found the overwhelming majority support T-WORKS, its funding formula and oppose diverting funds from the 10-year program.
"We felt it was important to engage lawmakers and legislative candidates as revenue projections put strong pressure on the budget," said Michelle Butler, Economic Lifelines Executive Director. "Protecting the dedicated revenue source of 4/10 cent sales tax is crucial to delivering T-WORKS for all 105 counties."
Those responding to the survey include 21 incumbent lawmakers and 36 candidates seeking office. They join 22 legislators who have a Pro-T-WORKS voting records. Determination of those lawmakers was based on the following votes: S Sub HB 2360- 1 cent sales tax (2010), S Sub HB 2650- T-WORKS (2010) and H Sub SB 84- Peck Amendment to divert .4 cent sales tax to SGF (2013).
"It is clear that legislative candidates understand the importance of T-WORKS, the value it brings to Kansas and the impact it has on local communities," said Butler. "Kansas communities are counting on these transportation projects that create jobs and boost economic vitality."
T-WORKS is a 10 year, $8.2 billion transportation program passed during the 2010 Legislative Session. T-WORKS is set to deliver 37 major new improvement projects throughout the state, make travel safer, and return more than $10 billion to the Kansas economy. In addition to improving access to markets and making the state more competitive, T-WORKS provides an estimated 175,000 construction and supplier jobs over the life of the program.
We encourage our entire membership and all Kansans interested in transportation issues to take the time to find out the position of their local candidates regarding T-WORKS.
Click here for a full list of survey results and legislative voting records.
Economic Lifelines Update- September 26, 2014
The Kansas Turnpike Authority and the Kansas Department of Transportation are hosting a ribbon cutting for the first co-located KDOT/KTA facility. Please consider attending the event on October 16, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the KDOT/KTA Field Office (4200 W US Highway 50, Emporia, Kansas).
We continue to monitor state revenues and budget projections as the 2015 legislative session nears. The Kansas Department of Transportation submitted their budget request to the Governor in mid-September. Following that, they were asked to further evaluate efficiency.
Kansas Division of Budget tells agencies to evaluate efficiency
The Kansas Policy Institute, a free market think tank, released a five-year State Budget Plan. They propose to balance the budget and do so with no service reductions by taking approximately $1 Billion out of KDOT over five fiscal years including an additional $90 million in the current approved 2015 budget. There is no way T-WORKS can be delivered under this proposal.
Continuing a dialogue with lawmakers and legislative candidates about the positive impact of T-WORKS is the best way we can protect the funding stream and the projects that will help grow Kansas.
This week, the Kansas Department of Transportation kicked off their series of local consult meetings across the state. The Kansas City session was very well attended by transportation advocates and we hope the future sessions will be as well.
Click here to pre-register for one of the upcoming sessions.
September 29- Garden City (9 a.m.- 12 p.m. at Clarion 1911 E Kansas Ave, Garden City, KS)
September 30- Hutchinson (9 a.m.- 12 p.m. at Ramada 1400 Lorraine, Hutchinson, KS)
October 1- Wichita (9a.m.-12 p.m. at WSU Metroplex, 5015 E 29th Street North, Wichita, KS)
October 6- Chanute (1-4 p.m. at KDOT Complex, 411 W 14th, Chanute, KS)
October 7- Topeka (9 a.m.- 12 p.m. at KDOT Eisenhower Office Building, 700 SW Harrison, Topeka, KS)
October 14- Hays (9 a.m.- 12 p.m. at KHP Conference Room 1821 W Frontier Rd, Hays, KS)
October 15- Salina (9 a.m.- 12 p.m. KHP Training Center, 2025 E. Iron Ave, Salina, KS)
The Kansas Contractors Association launched a new statewide push to protect highway funding and educate elected officials about the benefits of good roads. For more information about the effort, please visit www.savekansasroads.org
Here is the latest news coverage on their campaign.
Economic Lifelines Update- June 2, 2014
Lawmakers adjourned Sine Die Friday, May 30th. The day was more of a ceremonial end of session as little work was completed. As adjournment came, so did news that Kansas tax collections were $217 million lower than expected for May.
Kansas tax collections fell $217M short in May
Economic Lifelines will continue to monitor state revenues and their potential impact on the State Highway Fund or the T-WORKS program.
Legislative Retirements: Following the deadline for filing for legislative office, there are a number of legislators who will not be returning next year. They include: Rep. Richard Carlson, R-St. Marys, Rep. Ward Cassidy, R- St. Francis, Rep. Marshall Christmann, R-Lyons, Rep. David Crum, R-Augusta, Rep. Paul Davis, D-Lawrence, Rep. Shanti Gandhi, R- Topeka, Rep. Jim Howell, R- Derby, Rep. Lance Kinzer, R-Olathe, Rep. Kelly Meigs, R-Lenexa, Rep. Emily Perry, D- Overland Park, Rep. Reid Petty, R- Liberal, Sen. Clark Shultz, R-McPherson, and Rep. Vern Swanson, R-Clay Center.
Today marked the filing deadline for candidates to be on the ballots this fall. With a number of legislators not returning, it is more important than ever that you continue a dialogue with lawmakers about the importance of T-WORKS to your community. As the election cycle begins, please help educate all candidates on the positive impact transportation projects have on the Kansas economy and what they mean to Kansas communities. Click here for a list of projects in your area.
Highway Trust Fund: The federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is anticipated to encounter a shortfall as early as this summer. While some states are being forced to take drastic measures such as cancelling projects and halting project designs, Kansas is fortunate to have additional revenue sources.
Should the HTF not be shored up with other revenues, Kansas would be able to continue to complete T-WORKS projects as planned in the short-term for a few months.
However, federal funding does constitute nearly a quarter of T-WORKS overall revenue, approximately $345 million annually and it is an essential component to completing the T-WORKS projects as planned.
Please take a moment to send a quick note to members of the federal delegation. It is important we bring this issue to their attention and ask them to take action on this issue.
T-WORKS Delivers!
T-WORKS delivers for Cherokee County! US-166/US-400 improvements from State line, approximately 3 miles in Cherokee County will expand the corridor, improving access to I-44 in Missouri and US-400. The improvements will allow safer travel and add capacity for additional development. #ksleg #transportation #tworks
T-WORKS delivers for Johnson County! US-69 Improvements from I-435 to 119th St. in Johnson County is the next pahse of the needed expansion of this corridor and Overland Park's top priority! Overland Park contributed funding for project development and construction. #ksleg #transportation #tworks
T-WORKS delivers for Geary County! The US-77 project will enhance capacity and safety by making specific intersection and added capacity improvements. The close proximity to Fort Riley has created needs for the increased traffic traveling in this area. #ksleg #transportation #tworks
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Economic Lifelines Update- March 28th, 2014
Lawmakers worked through a number of bills this week in anticipation of next week's first adjournment. Below are the approved Transportation bills:
Bills headed to Conference Committee
H Sub for SB 273- motor vehicles; relating to commercial vehicles (Passed 122-1)
SB 344- traffic; concerning motor carriers, special permits; oversized loads (Passed 122-1)
Bills headed to Governor Brownback
SB 351- motor vehicles; relating to VIN numbers; penalties (Passed 123-0)
HB 2727- accessible parking; relating to special license plates and permanent placards; expiration (Passed 40-0)
Bills pending motions to Concur/Nonconcur
Sub HB 2424- roads and highways; designating Bob Bethell interchange; SGT David Enzbrenner memorial highway; Pack St. Clair highway; ancient Indian traders trail; Harper county veterans memorial highway; Bonnie Huey memorial highway; Bonnie Sharp interchange (Passed 40-0)
Sub HB 2451- motor vehicles; electric vehicles, registration fees (Passed 38-2)
Sub HB 2452- motor vehicles; relating to distinctive license plates; donate life; disabled veterans; rotary international; armed forces and Kansas horse council license plates; motorcycles (Passed 39-0)
S Sub for HB 2693- motor vehicles; relating to drivers licenses; commercial vehicle, skills test (Passed 40-0)
HB 2728- motor vehicles; salvage titles; permits, number of copies (Passed 40-0)
Next week, lawmakers will continue negotiations in conference committees and focus on a school finance proposal to address the concerns outlined in the Gannon v. State decision. We will closely monitor those discussions and report any possible impact to T-WORKS.
A Message from the Secretary
The Kansas Department of Transportation is proud to be in the fourth year of the Transportation Works for Kansas (T-WORKS) program. The agency is looking forward to the letting and completion of all of the projects programed under T-WORKS. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
During state fiscal years 2011-2013, KDOT let approximately $483 million of modernization and expansion projects. During fiscal year 2014, KDOT has already let $437 million of modernization and expansion projects, with more lettings planned before the end of the year.
As one of our valued transportation stakeholders, you know how important transportation is to our state. In the short-term, transportation projects create jobs for construction workers and spread dollars to hundreds of local businesses. And in the long-term, good transportation provides the infrastructure that allows businesses to expand or locate in Kansas. The two largest T-WORKS projects are now in their early construction phases - the $288 million Johnson County Gateway and the $130 million South Lawrence Trafficway. The economic impact of these two projects alone will be in the billions of dollars.
Some of you may be following national news reports about the solvency of the federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF) - the source of nearly a quarter (23 percent) of T-WORKS funding. Some experts are predicting the fund could be out of money as early as July. KDOT could continue T-WORKS projects in the short-term if federal funding is delayed, but the long-term loss of federal funds would most definitely impact the $8 billion T-WORKS program. KDOT analysts and leaders are closely monitoring both the short- and long-term solvency of the HTF.
While we at KDOT are doing all we can to prepare for a potential federal funding shortfall, we are committed to continuing the dialogue with our federal colleagues about the best solutions for Kansas. We encourage you as transportation supporters to continue to advocate for long-term funding solutions at the federal level.
Kansas Transportation Secretary Mike King
Save the Date! Over the next several months, communities will be hosting legislators for Eggs and Issue type events where they will provide legislative updates. It is important that legislators hear a strong, consistent message about the importance of transportation projects to their communities.
29th- Manhattan at 7:30 a.m. (Manhattan Zoo Education Center)
29th- Hutchinson at 9:30 a.m. (Mennonite Friendship Communities)
19th- Overland Park at 7:30 a.m. (DoubleTree By Hilton)
19th- Garden City at 10:00 a.m. (St. Catherine Hospital Classroom B)
26th- Newton at 9:00 a.m. (Charlie's Restaurant)
3rd- Manhattan at 7:30 a.m. (Manhattan Zoo Education Center)
17th- Salina at 8:30 a.m. (Salina Chamber's Visit Salina Annex)
17th- Garden City at 10:00 a.m. (TBD)
Economic Lifelines has also been working on a social media campaign (Facebook & Twitter) to make known the many ways in which transportation projects have positively impacted Kansas communities. Watch for new stories every Tuesday and be sure to like, share or retweet them! Find us on Facebook by searching Economic Lifelines and on Twitter by searching @EconLifelinesKS
Here is the story we shared this week:
Kansas Communities play a large role in shaping transportation programs. This story demonstrates how communities come together to prioritize projects that will economically benefit the area as a whole. The road construction on K-61 from Medora to McPherson, Kansas has had a major impact on the surrounding communities. It has improved safety and enhanced the economy in the surrounding areas of Hutchinson, Inman, Medora, McPherson, and Buhler. It has made traveling to these cities easier and more convenient.
"In 1995, we convened a group of community and elected officials from around the region, including Hutchinson, Reno County, McPherson, McPherson County and Inman, in anticipation of a 1999 highway program," Daveline said. "We talked about identifying what the next corridor priority should be. Wee looked at the Northwest Passage, going through Nickerson to Lyons, but agreed K-61 should be the priority.
"In the history of Hutchinson, this will go down as one of the biggest accomplishments for the community," said Jon Daveline, who was president of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce at the time. #ksleg #transportation
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Economic Lifelines Update- December 20, 2013
Transportation plays a key role in growing our state's economy and providing the needed infrastructure to Kansas businesses. We are working hard to share that message in order to help protect transportation funds in the upcoming session. Please continue talking with your legislators about your support for transportation prior to the start of the legislative session on January 13th.
Secretary of Commerce Pat George was recently quoted in a local news story talking about how crucial transportation infrastructure is to attracting new businesses
Commerce Secretary: More new Kansas jobs on the way
Companies are also attracted by Kansas' transportation infrastructure and educated workforce, Secretary Pat George said.
"Our infrastructure is great," he said. "We have great highways, our school system, our workforce, especially in manufacturing and advanced manufacturing."
Economic Lifelines has also been working on a social media campaign (Facebook & Twitter) to make known the many ways in which transportation projects have positively impacted Kansas communities. Watch for new stories every Tuesday and be sure to like, share or retweet them! Find us on Facebook by searching Economic Lifelines and on Twitter by searching @EconLifelinesKS
Here are some of the stories we have shared so far:
McCarty Family Farms recently constructed a milk processing facility outside of Rexford along US Highway 83. This $19M facility supplies processed milk to the Dannon Corporation's yogurt production facility in Texas. To promote safe, efficient and reliable truck shipments the company needed to pave 1/4 mile of CR 31, which prior to reconstruction was nothing more than a narrow gravel road. In spring of 2011, Kansas Department of Transportation awarded Thomas County $328K to reconstruct CR 31 to modern standards - complete with concrete pavement.
S 75 Hwy became an economic catalyst when the 4-lane bypass connected Hwy 75 to I-470. Topeka now has 2 industrial parks next to S Hwy 75. This highway connection was critical to attracting @Target Distribution Center, @HomeDepot Distribution Center, @bimbobakery_job and the soon to open Mars North America to those industrial parks. #ksleg #transportation
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Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and safe travels!
Michelle Butler
Economic Lifelines Update- July 18, 2013
We wanted to make you aware of the upcoming summit on transportation hosted by Governor Brownback and Secretary of Transportation Mike King. It will take place on September 5, 2013 in Emporia, Kansas.
The Governor's Future of Kansas Transportation Summit will be focused on identifying innovative private-sector ideas and solutions that the transportation officials can then apply to public-sector issues. There will be an opportunity for attendees to be on the ground in development of new strategies and insights for transportation policies and investments that will help residents and businesses create the economic vitality and quality of life Kansans want.
It is important that the transportation industry be well represented at this event. We encourage you to save the date and plan to attend. We will provide additional information when it becomes available.
Economic Lifelines Update- July 2, 2013
Today the Wichita Eagle printed an article about the quality of Kansas roads compared to others in the nation. The Reason Foundation, a libertarian research group did a study based on 11 factors including spending, pavement conditions and highway deaths and ranked Kansas highways number two in quality and cost-effectiveness. According to the study, Kansas roads are second only to North Dakota roads.
We are proud that Kansas is being recognized for its quality infrastructure. The investment in Kansas roads will help drive economic development in the state. The article is below.
Kansas highways rank No. 2 in quality, cost-effectiveness, report finds
Other articles on the same topic include:
Investing in Roads
State must maintain road system's reputation
Economic Lifelines Update- June 25, 2013
You may have seen or heard about how the bridges in the country are in bad shape. Her are some articles we saw last evening on this subject. We see it here in Kansas but this is a nationwide problem and reminds us all that a sufficient transportation program must be passed next year.
If you don't want to read about how much it would cost to fix this problem, you can click on this link and jsut listen and watch the video report from NBC.
Economic Lifelines applauds KS Legislature for Preserving Jobs, Economic Development Via T-WORKS
TOPEKA- Economic Lifelines, the state's leading transportation coalition, expresses appreciation to members of the Kansas Legislature for their continued commitment to fund the comprehensive transportation program (T-WORKS.) Earlier this year, the organization called on legislators to preserve the 4/10 cent sales tax revenue dedicated to the T-WORKS program.
Economic Lifelines Update- February 15, 2013
Hearing on HB 2136
Many thanks to those who testified or submitted written testimony in opposition to HB 2136, to divert the 4/10 sales tax dedicated to KDOT to the State General Fund. There were 24 opponents in all and only one proponent, Representative Virgil Peck, R-Tyro. Many members appear to find the option of taking the 4/10 for SGF more appealing than retaining the 6/10 sales tax increase. If they don't take the full 4/10, it could be possilbe that they promote taking a portion of the dedicated amount. If your representative is a member of the House Taxation Committee, please let them know of your opposition to this bill. Should this bill pass, it is highly unlikely future T-WORKS projects will be completed after 2014.
The following are on the House Tax Committee.
Richard Carlson, R- St Marys (Chair) firstname.lastname@example.com (785) 296-7660
Scott Schwab, R-Olathe (Vice-Chair) email@example.com (785) 296-7501
Steve Brunk, R- Wichita email@example.com (785) 296-7645
J.R. Claeys, R-Salina email@example.com (785) 296-7670
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"HB 2136 would reduce KDOT's anticipated revenues by $1.5 billion over the course of the program. Put simply, KDOT will not be able to deliver the projects that Kansas communities are depending on." Secretary Mike King, KDOT
"We were dismayed to see this bill introduced because we understand that its passage would decimate all T-WORKS projects to be 'let' after 2014, including the Gateway Project in Johnson County." Jennifer Bruning, V.P. Government Affairs, Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
"Infrastructure investment also increases our states' competitiveness by allowing us to more efficiently and safely transport goods and materials. A solid infrastructure base is tremendously important to businesses when deciding where to locate." Rick Worrel, American Council of Engineering companies of Kansas
"Diverting dedicated money away from the original intent of the law only makes the public cynical about the legislative process." Charlie Sedlock, Hamm, Inc.
"The State must stop relying on transportation-dedicated funding as a readily available source of funds. By diverting the 4/10 cent from the transportation program, you are in essence, breaking a promise to the Kansas taxpayer and putting an end to the T-WORKS program." Johnnie Koger, Co-Chair Economic Lifelines
"If the state's indebtedness were to be further downgraded, it would cause the cost of borrowing to go up significantly for the State and all local Kansas governments." Robert Vancrum, Greater Kansas City Chamber
"The loss of the transportation program would adversely impact our cities and hamper their ability to grow." Larry Baer, League of Kansas Municipalities
"I find it interesting that everyone talks about jobs being their top priority but this proposed legislation is a jobs killer. Why would you want to reduce the amount of jobs in Kansas when it appears everyone else is wanting to attract jobs to the State?" Bob Totten, Kansas Contractors Association
Message from the House Transportation Chairman
"I look forward to working with Economic Lifelines this year. Being a newly appointed Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, I have much to learn and I welcome your suggestions and comments. Please feel free to contact my office at any time, 785-296-7639." Rep. Rich Proehl, Chairman, House Transportation Committee
Economic Lifelines Update- February 1, 2013
At the Capitol
On Monday of this week, Rep. Virgil Peck (R-Tyro) went before the House Taxation committee and requested two bill introductions, one redirecting the dedicated 4/10 of a cent sales tax from KDOT to the State General Fund and the other to discontinue the $4 vehicle modernization surcharge, which after January 1, 2013, would go to the state transportation fund. The sales tax redirection bill was referred to the House Tax committee and the surcharge bill was referred to the Transportation and Public Safety Budget Committee, of which Rep. Peck is the Chairman.
On Thursday, of this week, KDOT Secretary King went before the House Transportation and Public Safety Budget committee to give them an overview of funding sources and expenditures.
Links to the Bills
Board News
Economic Lifelines released our statement on Tuesday with a few added sentences regarding Rep. Peck's proposal to redirect the 4/10 cent tax increase intended for KDOT to the State General Fund. It read: "we are adamantly opposed to the dedicated 4/10 being diverted to the State General Fund and will work with the Administration in opposing this effort. As the Governor has stated, economic activity and job creation are the best solutions for a budget shortfall and the jobs created by the T-WORKS program are, in fact, driving the economy." Read the rest of the statement in the press release below.
Economic Lifelines Day at the Capitol- Tuesday, February 12th
In light of the recent bill introductions, it is vitally important we have a good turnout on the 12th! We will start off the day with a briefing from both the House and Senate Transportation Chairs starting at 7:45 a.m. at 212 SW 8th Street, 2nd Floor. We will have talking points for everyone as well as office location information for those in attendance. People can attend this briefing and then meet with their Representatives and Senators. The Senate Transportation Committee meets at 8:30 a.m., in room 546-S of the Capitol, you may want to attend. There will be a lunch at the Topeka Country Club, 2700 SW Buchanan Street, over the noon hour. After lunch, the House Transportation Committee meets at 1:30 p.m. in Room 582-N of the Capitol. Please let us know if you are planning to attend.
Transportation in the News
Editorial: Keep hands off Bank of KDOT
Highway coalition opposes shifting sales tax money away from roads
Critics caution against governor's plan to merge Kansas Turnpike, transportation department
Peck proposes to redirect KDOT sales tax to general fund
Economic Lifelines calls on legislature to keep promise to fund T-WORKS
TOPEKA- Economic Lifelines, the state's leading transportation coalition, has adopted a resolution calling on policymakers to honor their commitment to fund the T-WORKS Program as outlined in the original legislation. Recognizing that a number of tax and revenue proposals have been introduced by the 2013 Kansas Legislature, the Economic Lifelines Board unanimously adopted a resolution in support of T-WORKS and its current funding structure.
Economic Lifelines Hires New Executive Director
TOPEKA -- Economic Lifelines, the state's leading transportation coalition, today announced that Michelle Butler, of Capitol Strategies, would become the group's new Executive Director. The well-known firm of Capitol Strategies will remain their lobbying team.
Economic Lifelines Bulletin: KDOT Announces 2013-2014 T-WORKS Statewide Projects
Today, Secretary Mike King announced more than 430 projects scheduled for the 2013-2014 fiscal years. Of those, 225 are highway projects and 209 are bridges/interchanges. These projects will result in improvements to 1,600 miles of Kansas roadways. KDOT estimates these projects to cost $1.1 billion.
Specific projects highlighted for the next two years include the reconstruction of the expansion to six lanes of U.S. 54/Kellogg Avenue in Wichita, the South Lawrence Trafficway and the Johnson County Gateway interchange at the K-10/I-435/I-35 junction.
Secretary King reiterated his commitment to the full implementation of T-WORKS saying, "These projects have an important role to play in the state's economic recovery and that's why Governor Brownback included implementation of T-WORKS in his Road Map for Kansas."


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Jennifer Tomazic, the WDJT-TV morning co-anchor, has left the station. Her husband who is relocating for a job, according to the station. Her last broadcast was Friday
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Present Music opened Saturday evening's performance with a Vogel Hall stage filled with percussion curiosities.
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A haunting selection of Estonian folk hymns and liturgical melodies filled the air at St. Joseph's Convent Chapel Saturday afternoon, thanks to the Early Music Now presentation of the Estonian vocal ensemble Heinavanker.
The singers, five men and two women, sang their liturgical melodies in Latin, switching to the Estonian language for the folk hymns. The hymns were traced to specific areas or parishes in the Estonian language, which is similar to Finnish. »Read Full Article
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Clemson will face LSU in the Chick-fil-A Bowl tonight in what should be the best matchup and game for the ACC. I spoke with Clemson coach Dabo Swinney recently about the matchup and what a win against the SEC could do for the program. Here are the highlights of our conversation.
Do you guys feel like you're carrying the banner for the ACC in this game?
Dabo Swinney: We're just trying to win an 11th game. We have a chance to finish in the top 10. That's what we're trying to do. We're not trying to do anything other than do something special at Clemson and be the best we can be. To win 11 games at Clemson, that's only happened a handful of times in the history of our program so that's really all we're focused on, all the rest of that stuff is pretty irrelevant to be honest with you.
How do you feel you match up against them overall?
Dabo Swinney: We match up well. It's going to be a huge challenge. There's not much room for error when you play a team of this magnitude. You've got to remember, less than 12 months ago, they're playing for the national championship and probably just a screen pass away from playing for it again this year. This is as good as it gets in college football, right here. It's a big challenge for us. I don't think we're where LSU is as a program right now. We've made great strides in the last few years, back-to-back 10-win seasons and I think there are only six teams in the country that have been ranked 28 weeks in a row. We're one of them, so is LSU. We feel like we are really becoming one of those consistent performing-type teams that can compete nationally. This presents an opportunity to play the best. You're splitting hairs when you're talking about LSU, Alabama and Oregon and Notre Dame. Pick your poison. We want to be one of those teams, so it represents an opportunity for us to measure up and find out just where we are. So we're excited about it.
How far do you think you have left to go? What's left to do?
Dabo Swinney: Win 'em all. That's the only thing we haven't done in the last four years, win 'em all and play for the national championship. The big thing for me this year was to try to just become a consistent winner. Last year, 10 wins, first time in 20 years won the ACC, third in the nation in wins versus ranked opponents, school record for wins versus ranked opponents. A lot of positive things happened. We come back this year, I just wanted us to be consistent, put another quality season together. We did that. We feel like we've made a ton of progress, but the next thing for us now is to, that margin for error, if you look at the two losses we had this year, against top-10 teams, chance to win both games in the fourth quarter and we don't get it done, it's a real small margin for error. We've got to make that up, do a better job coaching and put our guys in position to make more plays and our guys have to make them when they present themselves. We're going to find out as we keep moving forward. Our team is young. Eleven juniors on the whole roster. It's been fun the last two years watching this team grow up a little bit.
A lot of folks are saying the biggest key to the game is how your offensive line fares against their defensive line. Is that how you see it?
Dabo Swinney: Oh yeah, there's no doubt. This is a game that's won and lost in the trenches for sure. No doubt about it. This is a team that's going to line up and just challenge you physically and come right at you. You can either match that or you can't. Very few teams have been able to match that versus LSU. We're going to have to play great up front. Our guys are going to have to play great and learn from the two games we've lost because we've had the lead in both our losses in the third quarter but we haven't been able to quite finish in the fourth quarter. It's a big challenge for us, as big of a challenge as we've had in a long time here at Clemson.


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OverDrive direct borrow for the all-new Kobo eReader
OverDrive is excited to announce that your readers now have another way to access library eBooks with a direct borrow option from the all-new Kobo eReader.
Kobo has released their highly-anticipated new electronic paper device, the Kobo Aura One, which enables users to borrow eBooks directly from their local library, in addition to purchasing through the Kobo store. Using OverDrive's highly-rated APIs, Kobo has connected to library catalogs to provide a direct borrow and place a hold option for library eBooks.
After purchasing the new device, a user can opt-in to use their device with their OverDrive library and sign-in using an OverDrive account and their library card. A user will then be directed to the enhanced Kobo catalog to buy or borrow/place a hold on titles available through their local library. Upon borrowing, the title will be automatically synced and downloaded to the user's device, and will expire at the end of the lending period.
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Discover the original stories that inspired FOX's hit show Gotham
Go back to the beginning as rising Detective Jim Gordon navigates the seedy underbelly of Gotham with these bestselling graphic novels.
Be COOL! Get a library card.
Do you have a library card? No! Then it's time you get one. It's FREE, and here's how to get it.
Did you know that the library isn't just about books? We checkout books/eBooks, audibooks/eAudiobooks, movies, music, video games, cake pans, hotspots, laptops, American Girl dolls, etc.
Visit our website to find out more about what you can get for FREE! And all you need is a library card.
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Who knew? Manga titles are not just for entertainment reading. They can be great for children and teen education purposes as well. Manga titles often include wisdom and knowledge while maintaining the characteristics of being fun, easy to understand and something readers can relate to and enjoy. That's why manga can not only entertain a reader, but also teach them various information and mindsets while touching on new thematic elements. Manga can welcome a reader to a completely new world, and help guide their growth.
In 2015, the Nippon Foundation launched project "Manga Edutainmment". In this project, 100 outstanding mangas that can be read for fun and education were chosen, and these are distributed not only within Japan, but to overseas readers as well. These 100 titles include 11 genres such as literature, history, science etc. The Nippon Foundation aims to make society better through "Edutainment" of manga.
In OverDrive's catalog there are Kodansha Advanced Media (KAM) manga titles that have been chosen by Manga Edutainmment. Browse these titles, as well as these addtional manga titles.
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September is known around the literary world as Library Card Sign Up Month, a time to boost awareness of all the goodness your library has to offer. Sometimes it's as simple as reminding families in the community what you have to offer.
As of 2010, libraries in the United States offered more than 2.3 million children's programs, which account for nearly two thirds of all library programming.
In alignment with Library Card Sign Up Month, OverDrive is celebrating the 3rd annual Read an eBook Day on September 16, spreading the love for the convenience and ease of use of digital content available from the library. Let's spread the #eBookLove all year long.
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Meet our newest online service, e-Bookalerts that notifies you of amazing eBooks matching your interest.
As a subscriber, you get daily and weekly updates, and direct links to the OverDrive collection with a link to place a hold.
As soon as that eBook "hits the e-shelf" you'll know about it.
Here's your chance to explore before we introduce this service to our patrons.
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Introducing the new auto play feature: Bluetooth controls!
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Calcasieu Libraries Announce New Library Director
The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is pleased to announce that Marjorie Harrison has been named Library Director.
Harrison comes to Calcasieu Parish from Salem, Oregon where she managed services to state government at the Oregon State Library and has also worked for over 25 years in public, state, and special libraries in various capacities. Prior to her tenure at the Oregon State Library, she was the Library Director of the San Juan Island Library in Friday Harbor, WA.
As an English and Sociology major at the University of Detroit, Harrison was fascinated by the many research resources available at the library.
"I had originally planned to pursue a career in social services, but my career and life path quickly changed after taking a job at a small urban library," she says. "I enrolled in the School of Library Science at Wayne State University in Detroit, and graduated with an MSLS a couple years later."
"I believe that at the heart of every great community there is a library," Harrison continued. "Libraries, no matter what the type, connect people to community resources, information, and services. This is one of the things I value most about libraries; community connections."
Harrison began her start as Calcasieu Library director on August 1.
"We are very excited to have Mrs. Harrison here with us," said Christy Comeaux, Public Information Officer for the library. "She has a very community centered approach to directing and we are eager to work with her. I know our communities will be thrilled to have her on board."
When she's not working or hanging out in libraries, Marjorie enjoys spending time with her family; 12-year old son, Graham, and husband, Conrad.
"We like all kinds of artsy things like music, theater, and going to the movies. Graham is a sports fanatic and we've learned to enjoy watching football, basketball, and other sporting events. We all love to swim. I like to hang out with our two dogs, Trixie & Kevin, and go walking in the park and down hiking trails. Since I'm not the greatest cook, we like to go out to eat a lot and try different restaurants."
Book Readers Live Longer Lives
What are the keys to longevity? If you ask Dan Buettner, the author of The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest, he'd list nine key factors. They range from slow down and don't stress out, to have a clear purpose in life, to eat mainly plant based foods and put family first. Nowhere on his list, however, does he suggest sitting down and reading good books.
And yet a new study by researchers at Yale University's School of Public Health indicates that people who read books (but not so much magazines and newspapers) live two years longer, on average, than those who don't read at all.
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Now that we've entered June, summer reading has officially begun! I've had a copy of The Girls by Emma Cline on my shelf for a while now, but just needed the long weekend and some sunshine to devour it. This is a truly mesmerizing novel.
Evie Boyd sounds like a normal 14-year-old girl; she recently had a falling out with her best friend and needs to find something to occupy her time during the long summer days in Northern California. By chance, she meets Suzanne and is instantly captivated by her presence. It's through Suzanne that Evie is sucked into the world of Russell and "the group" that lives on a farm nearby. Eerily similar to Charles Manson's movements in the 1960s, this story creates a world of its own that is unique and haunting.
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As I needed a nice jacket for the wedding, I went to a local store and purchased one. In Italy, and the rest of Europe for that matter, purchases over 150 Euro are eligible for a VAT refund.
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Dont get excited leaving the shops without your VAT forms especially if you spend more the 160 euro and up... There is a form that needs to be filled out by the store in order for you to get at least 10% sales tax (already added in their merchandise) which you need to present to customs before leaving Italy... You would need your passport shown to the shop owner (some countries do not avail VAT) before they can issue the VAT form...
Upon departure, In the customs area, these merchandise shd be shown UNUSED to the customs officer. You would need to CHECK IN first with your boarding passes - do not give your bags to the airline - go to the custom officer and show your merchandise with your forms - he/she will stamp the forms - you will mail them (a mailbox is located after exiting the customs area) - then return your merchandise to your luggage for check in since these items cannot be HAND CARRIED in the airplane - even if it is an expensive 4000 euro watch!!
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When you buy any merchandise in Italy that is more than 155 Euros, you can claim a VAT refund. Here's what you do. Make sure you shop at a store that has the appropriate paperwork to claim your refund (stores will have a sticker or sign displayed). Fill out the paperwork at the store because the merchant has to fill out part of it. Then, when you are ready to leave the country (not necessarily the city that you bought the merchandise), look for the VAT refund signs at customs. You must present the unused merchandise to the official along with the paperwork and he or she will stamp it and either give you the cash or you can collect the cash when you get home by mailing the form to the appropriate address (on the paperwork). I received a pretty nice check back for the leather jacket I bought in Florence.
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Former Miami Dolphins G Richie Incognito has had some interest from teams in terms of playing in the NFL.
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And standing behind Mayor Tom each step of the way was T. Boone Pickens, the oil man-turned-natural gas champion and a major contributor to the mayor's campaign who, as The Wall Street Journal pointed out only yesterday, operates three natural-gas fueling stations at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, which also allows CNG cabs to hop to the front of the line. The independent taxi drivers have sued DFW, The Journal notes, claiming "the real goal [of the policy] was to benefit the natural-gas companies," chief among then Pickens' Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
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