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Parkinson Fires Back Against Power Plant Criticisms, KDHE Director Resignation

By Stephen Koranda, KPR

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Topeka, KS – Governor Mark Parkinson is firing back at political watchers. Parkinson recently asked for the resignation of Department of Health and Environment head Rod Bremby. Some pundits have guessed that was because of a pending permit for a coal-fired power plant. KPR Statehouse Reporter Stephen Koranda has more.

 

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