Kansas Lt. Gov./Sec. of Commerce, David Toland

Join Salina Post News Director Nate King as he sits down with Kansas Lieutenant Governor/Secretary of Commerce David Toland to explore the economic growth of Salina and statewide initiatives.

Toland discusses factors driving Salina’s success, such as population growth, housing, and arts investments. Toland also commends local economic development leaders Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's Renee Duxler and Salina Community Economic Development Organization's Mitch Robinson. 

This episode covers key topics like the passage of the Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion (APEX) Legislation, Panasonic’s $4 billion plant made possible thanks to APEX, workforce challenges in the state, broadband internet development in rural areas, and the strategic use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

Toland also addresses Medicaid expansion and its potential benefits for Kansas.

On this episode of King in the Community, listen to Toland share an overview of recent local and statewide economic developments and the importance of civic engagement and community involvement.