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Unless there's a special session, we're going to be spending a lot less time in the capitol with the 2024 Kansas legislative session drawing to a close early Wednesday morning. A full recap of all of the issues affecting 🔽

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ICM is a tremendous partner in advancing the best interest of biofuels!

We also had the pleasure to meet with Congressman Ron Estes yesterday to discuss and access to .

Congressman Tracey Mann is a champion. We always appreciate seeing him and discussing ways to improve our industry in Washington, D.C.

Our team and members of our board are in Washington, D.C., visiting with our congressional delegation on all-things . We appreciate Congresswoman Davids' time this afternoon!

The Kansas legislature worked early into the morning Saturday, adjourning around 3:15 a.m., after passing a budget, some tax packages and other items.

We were there every step of the way monitoring any issue that could affect

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This week, we're going to be testifying on a bill creating an income tax credit for . See what else we've been working on over the previous two weeks in the Kansas legislature 🔽

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Renew Kansas | 2024 Kansas Legislature Update – Week Nine 08 Mar 2024 Kansas Legislature Update – Week Nine Posted at 22:47h in Advocacy by Editorial Team 0 Likes During the ninth week of the 2024 legislative session, Senate Republicans introduced a new comprehensive tax bill and have already set it for hearing next week. Likewise, House leadership is di...

The Kansas legislature has hit its Turnaround week where most bills must have passed their chamber of origin to remain alive. We have a full recap of all of the issues we're tracking on behalf of including eminent domain, property tax relief, vehicle fuel source preemption and ethanol blended fuel retailer tax credits.

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Renew Kansas | 2024 Kansas Legislative Update – Week Seven 24 Feb 2024 Kansas Legislative Update – Week Seven Posted at 00:59h in Advocacy by Editorial Team 0 Likes This is Turnaround Week of the Kansas legislature, where most bills (with some exceptions) must be passed by their chamber of origin in order to remain alive for further consideration. In a fl...

In the last two weeks we've seen numerous bills introduced in the Kansas legislature affecting including: an ethanol blended fuel retailer tax credit and a bill on vehicle fuel source preemption.

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We've had a busy last few weeks. Earlier this month our membership met with Governor Laura Kelly to discuss the status of the industry. Lawmakers have been looking at tax plans, energy rates and much more!

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Earlier this week we hosted a few of our members for our annual advocacy day in Topeka. We met and discussed the status of our industry with all legislative leadership, including Governor Laura Kelly.

Our former chairman and current board member. We value Derek's input and passion to advance our association and industry. Thank you for all you do, Derek!

Since 2013, Western Plains Energy has had the privilege of calling Derek Peine our General Manager. An Eastern Kansas native with a long-standing career in the ethanol industry, Derek continually strives to keep WPE moving forward as a reliable leader in our field.

Thank you, Derek, not only for all your contributions to Western Plains, but also to the renewable energy industry as a whole. You do a phenomenal job of setting the tone for our team and we look forward to seeing where you lead us in the years ahead.

We're beating the cold weather by roaming the halls of the Kansas Capitol advocating on behalf of .

The 2024 Kansas legislative session kicked off last week and we have a full report available below!

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Merry Christmas to all!

Congratulations to all of the board members elected! Our CEO Ron Seeber will serve as the chairman of the Agricultural Business Council. The membership includes more than 700 individuals in the Kansas City region, accounting for eight percent of the workforce and contributing 22 percent of the gross regional product.

Last week, we hosted our annual meeting and elected the new chairman and vice chairman. Congratulations to Ron Seeber and Kristie Larson! Read about the full elected board here. >> http://www.agbizkc.com/news/2023/12/14/ag-business-group-elects-seeber-larson-as-2024-leaders

Kansas Corn STEM does a phenomenal job teaching our future generations about the benefits of

The Kansas Corn Commission funds Kansas Corn STEM, but we also have great friends in the industry, such as Pioneer Seeds AgriGold and Renew Kansas, who donate supplies for many of our kits. Thank you!

This morning, during an agriculture-focused forum at the Kansas State Fair, our CEO Ron Seeber had the opportunity to ask Congressman Tracey Mann and Senator Roger Marshall their thoughts on federal legislation.

Last week was a busy week with our 14th Annual Biofuels Tour! A huge thank you to our sponsors and hosts!

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Our current board member and former chairman Derek Peine of Western Plains Energy, LLC had the opportunity of attending a discussion with Senator Roger Marshall this afternoon in Colby.

Our CEO Ron Seeber accompanied United States Senator Roger Marshall on a tour of Amber Wave's and wheat protein facility this morning in Phillipsburg.

Great opportunity to save money on your holiday weekend road trip!

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We also had the pleasure of visiting with Tracey Mann as well. We're fortunate our delegation have always been supportive of our industry and willing to take the time to meet with us both at home and in DC.

We're in Washington, D.C., this week as part of Energy@GrowthEnergy fly-in to discuss the importance of biofuels with our congressional delegation.

Congressman Jake LaTurner took the time to visit with a few members of our board and staff earlier today.

We appreciate Rep. Davids support of and doing what's best for our state!

Kelly, Davids welcome EPA waiver of limitations on sale of E15 fuel during summer months - Kansas Reflector Gov. Laura Kelly and U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids praised the EPA's decision to allow E15 to be marketed to Kansas consumers during the summer months.

Following EPA's waiver allowing for summer sales of , KSHB 41 called us and a local mechanic for the details on the benefits of

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/epa-approves-kansas-request-for-cheaper-e15-gas-this-summer

EPA Approves Kansas Request for Cheaper E15 Gas This Summer On Wednesday the State of Kansas announced the Environmental Protection Agency approved the state's request to sell E15 gasoline this summer.

The 2023 Kansas legislative session has officially been adjourned. Barring any special circumstances, lawmakers are done in Topeka until next January.

We have a complete recap of all of the issues affecting the industry below.

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We're taking every opportunity we're given to discuss ... This morning our President and CEO Ron Seeber had the opportunity to meet with Kansas Congressman Tracey Mann and House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson.

Our President and CEO Ron Seeber discussed and with Kansas Senator Roger Marshall and Arkansas Senator John Boozman this morning at a breakfast hosted by Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City

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