Senator Moran says the legislation will provide funding stability that will prevent Kansans from suffering mass power outages. It would also provide SWPA more clarity to help plan long-term infrastructure improvements and power replacement.

The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act would give the SWPA the authority to operate on a self-funding, revolving Treasury fund to help provide long-term stability to SWPA, giving them more stable funding in order to lower customer rates, which can be highly volatile due to market demand and weather. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall introduce legislation to help provide stable energy rates and a reliable energy grid to states in the Southwestern Power Administration, including the four-states area.

For more information on motorcycle safety, visit the link here. Motorcyclists are encouraged to complete a rider education and training course to learn more ways to increase safety for everyone on the roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says speeding and alcohol impairment play significant roles in motorcycle-involved crash fatalities across the nation. In addition, 47 of those crashes were fatal, with 50 people losing their lives. KDOT says a total of 726 people were injured in the 814 crashes involving a motorcycle in Kansas in 2022. Safe driving and riding practices for all road users, drivers and riders alike, are critical to help reduce motorcycle/vehicle crashes. The end of May ushers in the unofficial start of the summer road travel season. The Kansas Department of Transportation teams up with law enforcement across the state to highlight Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month during May and remind motorists that motorcyclist safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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