WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to spend $2 trillion on infrastructure projects to create jobs and help the collapsing economy rebuild from the coronavirus’ stunning blows. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that seems…

Iola will likely change how it funds its economic development efforts. “It’s time to cut our ties with Thrive,” Iola City Councilwoman Nancy Ford said Monday, during the Council’s annual strategic planning session. In the…

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Outside Cecilia Ziwane’s house sits a neatly stacked woodpile next to a small solar panel — her two major sources of energy. “We cannot do without them,” said the mother of…

It’s refreshing to see the U.S. Chamber of Commerce put partisan politics aside for the sake of our national economy. This summer, C of C members have been wooing Senate and House leaders to raise…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Reality has set in during the three weeks since President Donald Trump and Democratic congressional leaders agreed to work together on a $2 trillion infrastructure package to invest in roads, bridges and…

Iola’s ability to attract and retain a strong business community and potential outcomes of a successful school bond vote in April form the centerpiece of this week’s Ask The Register question. Iolan Gary Cardell writes: “How’s…

It’s not exactly unusual for customers to complain about their electricity bills. But repeated rate hikes over the past decade have made Westar Energy’s customers particularly mad. And last year’s merger with Kansas City Power…

The state of the union is falling apart. Our highways, bridges, airports, dams and other infrastructure need an estimated $4.5 trillion investment over the next five years. That number will only get worse unless President…

Compared to neighboring states, Kansas’ economy has been sluggish, but candidates running for governor each have a plan to jumpstart things. Will any of them actually work? Experts say every plan faces an uphill battle.…