Iola’s David Toland was deemed unfit by members of a Senate Commerce Committee as the next Secretary of Commerce. They hung their hats on three reasons: His public support for the expansion of Medicaid, his…

TOPEKA ? The fate of David Toland?s candidacy to head the state?s economic development  rests with 40 Kansas senators, who will bring with them a panel?s vote to reject his nomination. A divided Senate committee…

TOPEKA — David Toland’s nomination for Secretary of Commerce was given a thumbs down this morning by a vote of 6 to 5 by members of a Senate Commerce Committee. From here, the full Senate…

Iolan David Toland has been appointed Acting Secretary of Commerce by Gov.-elect Laura Kelly. Toland, CEO of Thrive Allen County, will leave that position Friday. Toland served as Kelly’s campaign treasurer. In his 10 years…

Democratic congressional candidate Paul Davis hosted a round-table discussion with a dozen area health care professionals Thursday in Pittsburg. Davis, who is locked in a neck and neck contest with political rookie Steve Watkins (R-Topeka)…

Allen County commissioners, following their practice for decisions of consequence, will vote next week on a request handed them Tuesday morning for a $50,000 grant to help fund a Thrive project to draw visitors to…