# Kansas Lawmakers Fight Energy Bypass

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-06-07T05:11:00+00:00
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Two Kansas lawmakers are fiercely opposing a federal push to fast-track energy transmission projects without competitive bidding, calling it a “tone-deaf end-run” that undermines state efforts to promote competition. They’ve urged FERC to require bidding for south-central Kansas projects, arguing that excluding competition risks higher costs for consumers. Meanwhile, the Grid Acceleration Coalition, led by companies like Evergy, insists speed is critical to meet national energy demands, blaming federal delays of 16-20 months. Evergy counters that bidding doesn’t always ensure lower prices, as initial bids can inflate. The standoff continues as lawmakers stand firm on competition as the key to fair, efficient grid development. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/937753a33466b4c1

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