KEY QUOTE: “This grant will not only allow us to plug hazardous abandoned wells – it will also create jobs, protect extremely valuable fresh water resources, and ensure more sites are available for use by businesses and property owners,” Gov. Laura Kelly said.

Kansas receives $25 million in federal funds to plug abandoned oil wells statewide

$25 million headed to plug abandoned wells in Kansas

KCC awarded $25 million federal grant to plug abandoned wells

News From the Oil Patch: Federal grants to help plug abandoned wells