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Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a change to health insurance plans that will keep costs about the same for the school district but increase costs for employees who wish to keep their current coverage.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider an agenda change to add 45 minutes of general public comment before the beginning of one meeting per month and a civility pledge applicable to themselves.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
The City of Lawrence would acquire the Riverfront building for $325,000 and SpringHill Suites would vacate the property under a settlement agreement that city commissioners will consider approving on Tuesday.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police officers and supporters pleaded with city commissioners Tuesday not to consider cuts to the department’s budget, including cutting 10 positions and dropping to two school resources officers for the entire school district.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Eliminating police foot patrols downtown, closing the Indoor Aquatic Center during summer and paying for personnel out of funds set aside for affordable housing are three budget cut ideas among many that city staff members will present to the commission Tuesday.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted 3-1 to move forward with a plan for the Tenant Eviction Defense pilot program they approved in March.
Lawrence city commissioners tentatively agreed Tuesday to establish a longer general public comment period before the beginning of one meeting per month.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider making changes to bring general public comment back to the beginnings of meetings for up to five people on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lawrence’s Historic Resources Commission voted 4-1 Thursday to find that the design for The Place @ KU, a planned 83-unit apartment complex, aligns with the Oread neighborhood.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
LINK community meals will continue as a program of Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center, the HRC has announced.
