Allen County commissioners are exploring whether a second attempt at an emergency medical services (EMS) sales tax should go before voters this fall. On Tuesday, they turned to Mike Taylor, a communications and government relations…

A small group gathered at Riverside Park’s community building in Iola Thursday to learn about a proposed constitutional amendment that could significantly change how Kansas selects its Supreme Court justices.  The event, titled “Justice for…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling for a statewide referendum on a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump as part of his…

TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas joined five dozen colleagues requesting a House vote on legislation extending federal tax credits set to expire at the end of December that were implemented to moderate…

TOPEKA — The four U.S. House members from Kansas voted to approve legislation to compel federal law enforcement to detain for possible deportation undocumented immigrants accused of nonviolent property crimes. Legislation sent to the U.S.…

WASHINGTON — Abortion will be in the spotlight for 10 states Tuesday — the largest number of abortion-related state measures to qualify in one U.S. election. Voters in Montana, Maryland, Colorado, New York, Nebraska, Florida,…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful…

Dear editor, Advice you can find anywhere. Good advice is much more rare.  A week or so ago I was clicking on various commentaries, which I rarely do, especially during “political season,” but I was…

A forum gave locals a heads up on how candidates feel about pressing issues Thursday night. The Iola Register sponsored the forum. Managing Editor Tim Stauffer moderated the event.  Candidates represented the offices of the…

“In regards to the sales tax question in November — the slogan is ‘Vote yes for EMS’,” quipped Commissioner Jerry Daniels. The promotion of a half-cent sales tax was the topic of discussion at Tuesday’s…