David Toland

GOP Attack On New Kansas Lieutenant Governor Previews 2022

Associated Press

TOPEKA — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly gave Kansas' top economic development official a second job as the state's next lieutenant governor, and the state…

David Toland at a Thrive Allen County event. He served as the economic development group's CEO and critics have used that to attack his nomination to be the next Kansas secretary of commerce.

Government

Local Spat And Party Politics Threaten Kansas Governor's Pick To Head Commerce

Jim McLean

Grievances generated by policy and personality clashes in a southeast Kansas community have spilled onto the statewide stage in the battle over...

Government

Senators Grill Commerce Secretary Nominee Before Vote Goes To Kansas Senate

Stephen Koranda

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s nomination for commerce secretary will go to the Senate floor but without a favorable committee recommendation.In his…