Kansas Business Groups Mobilize To Stop Local Plastics Bans

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas business groups have mobilized to snuff out a budding movement among a few cities to ban single-use plastic bags and straws, frustrating environmentalists who can't get the Republican-controlled Legislature to tackle climate issues. The GOP-led House commerce committee on Friday approved a bill that would prevent cities and counties from enacting policies for the next five years to either ban single-use plastic products or impose fees on them.

BING NEWS:
  • Kansas City News
    Coworking space is growing, and these markets have had sizable gains © 2024 American City Business Journals. All rights reserved. Use of and/or registration on any ...
    04/20/2024 - 11:46 pm | View Link
  • Looking to cut down on plastics? These Philly-area stores could help
    Advocates say corporations need to change their practices to tackle plastics pollution. In the meantime, here are some local options for people looking to cut their plastic consumption.
    04/20/2024 - 6:00 am | View Link
  • Kansas City police officer injured in shooting during traffic stop released from hospital
    A Kansas City police officer allegedly shot by a suspected impaired driver was released from the hospital, a police spokesman said Thursday. The officer will continue to recover at home, said Capt ...
    04/11/2024 - 1:51 am | View Link
  • Top Kansas City Business News
    Apr 22 | With production expected to start in early 2025 at Panasonic in De Soto, here's the latest on hiring efforts… Apr 22 | At least five big development projects in the Kansas City area ...
    12/5/2023 - 4:33 am | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Business News