Coal Plant Remarks Spark House Ire

Coal Plant Remarks Spark House Ire - Business - redOrbit

Apr. 23--TOPEKA -- Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson said Tuesday that even if the Legislature overrides Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of two coal-fired power plants, the administration will try to block the project.

"We're certainly going to evaluate all of our options," said Parkinson, who is considered Sebelius' top energy adviser.

Parkinson's comments drew criticism from House Speaker Melvin Neufeld, R-Ingalls, who supports the $3.6 billion project.

"The lieutenant governor's comments are another example of the governor's administration ignoring the will of the people of Kansas and the future energy needs of our entire state," Neufeld said.