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The attorney general is Kansas' highest-ranking law enforcement officer. He or she may prosecute some of the most horrific crimes that occur within our borders. Prosecuting criminals is a critical aspect of the AG's office; however, the AG must also be able to interpret and uphold state statutes, discerning legislative intent and helping to ensure their constitutionality.
In 2008, Attorney General Paul Morrison ruled that Kansas statutes gave KDHE Secretary Rod Bremby the authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, and current AG Six upheld his predecessor's opinion. Bremby used that opinion to issue a controversial denial of Sunflower Electric's air quality permit.
Since then, I have worked with Derek Schmidt and observed firsthand his prodigious knowledge of Kansas law. He understood the negative impact this ruling had on the Kansas business climate. Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt and Senate President Steve Morris led the successful charge to overturn this disastrous decision.
The Kansas business community expects the AG to interpret the laws fairly — free from bias and without an underlying political agenda.
We do not need another AG who is held hostage to the special interests that have fought this project and the thousands of jobs it will bring. When you vote this fall, please remember we need an attorney general with the education and expertise to interpret the law as well as the ability to prosecute crimes. Please join me in voting for Derek Schmidt for attorney general.
The attorney general is Kansas' highest-ranking law enforcement officer. He or she may prosecute some of the most horrific crimes that occur within our borders. Prosecuting criminals is a critical aspect of the AG's office; however, the AG must also be able to interpret and uphold state statutes, discerning legislative intent and helping to ensure their constitutionality.
In 2008, Attorney General Paul Morrison ruled that Kansas statutes gave KDHE Secretary Rod Bremby the authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, and current AG Six upheld his predecessor's opinion. Bremby used that opinion to issue a controversial denial of Sunflower Electric's air quality permit.
Since then, I have worked with Derek Schmidt and observed firsthand his prodigious knowledge of Kansas law. He understood the negative impact this ruling had on the Kansas business climate. Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt and Senate President Steve Morris led the successful charge to overturn this disastrous decision.
The Kansas business community expects the AG to interpret the laws fairly — free from bias and without an underlying political agenda.
We do not need another AG who is held hostage to the special interests that have fought this project and the thousands of jobs it will bring. When you vote this fall, please remember we need an attorney general with the education and expertise to interpret the law as well as the ability to prosecute crimes. Please join me in voting for Derek Schmidt for attorney general.
