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Lawrence City Commission votes down single-use plastic bag ban
On a 2-2 tie, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted down an ordinance that would have banned the use of single-use plastic bags in city limits.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Community members again push Lawrence City Commission to take action against anti-trans state law
After hearing from about 70 people Tuesday, Vice Mayor Bart Littlejohn encouraged people to reach out to the city to discuss possibilities for an ordinance to protect transgender and gender-nonconforming people from Kansas’ anti-trans legislation.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Unionized City of Lawrence workers say they’re facing retaliation for filing grievances, hostile work environment
Public sector workers held a demonstration Tuesday in front of City Hall just before the Lawrence City Commission meeting, hoping to draw attention to what they say are long ignored complaints.
Lawrence school board narrows applicants for vacant seat to 4; interviews scheduled for next week
The Lawrence school board on Tuesday chose four applicants to move forward in the process of filling a vacant seat on the board.
Douglas County Commission to consider permits for testing in West Gardner Solar project
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider approving permits for NextEra Energy Resources to conduct testing related to the West Gardner Solar project.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for June 20, 2023 (Sponsored post)
“Roxie Yonkey’s ‘Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure’ tops this week’s list on the strength of her wonderful event last week. If you missed it, now’s a great time to remind you that videos of all of our in-store events are archived on our Instagram page!” the Raven Book Store writes.
Kobach and Kansas clinics agree to delay enforcement of ‘abortion pill reversal’ law
Kansas will not enforce its new “abortion pill reversal” law, set to take effect July 1, until a court rules on abortion providers’ request for a temporary injunction.
KBI says white powder in letters sent to lawmakers tests negative for ‘biological agents’
Approximately 100 letters targeting Republican legislators and public officials that contain a suspicious white powder had been received as of Sunday.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence activists draft ordinance against anti-trans bill; attorney prepares for legal battle
Lawrence activists are working on multifaceted approaches to stand against multiple Kansas laws targeting transgender and gender-nonconforming people — including drafting a “safe haven” city ordinance.
Lawrence City Commission to discuss capital improvement plan, consider plastic bag ban
City of Lawrence staff will ask city commissioners for their input Tuesday on a draft capital improvement plan spanning the next five years. Commissioners will also consider approving a ban on single-use plastic bags.
Lawrence school board to pick 4 applicants to advance in process of filling vacant seat
The Lawrence school board on Tuesday will choose four applicants to advance to interviews for a vacant seat on the board.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 19-25, 2023
Butterfly milkweed is one of the most spectacular of the native milkweeds blooming now. There are nine butterfly species that eat the milkweed as caterpillars, then drink the nectar as adults, pollinating the flowers on the side.
Lawrence Juneteenth celebration brings community together
South Park was packed Saturday with people celebrating Juneteenth, a holiday that honors Black history and liberation. This episode of Lawrence Times TV gives a glimpse into the celebration, which united people around community organizations, diverse food vendors, live music and poetry performances and more.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Pizza Shuttle moving from its longtime Lawrence home
Pizza Shuttle is officially relocating this week from the space it’s called home for nearly four decades.
Eric Lynch, IAFF Local 1596: Lawrence and Douglas County leaders must budget more money for public safety (Column)
”More than a decade of increased workload and city/county growth without increased help has left our first responders at their breaking point,” Eric Lynch, of IAFF Local 1596, writes in this column.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Juneteenth community celebration inspires power for local change
Bill and Alcenia Shepard stationed themselves under a tree’s shade to enjoy the lively Lawrence Juneteenth celebration. They agreed that the secret to being together for 52 years is giving one another some space when needed. They also agreed that celebrating Black liberation means everything to them.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Juneteenth parade down Mass Street
The Lawrence High School drumline kept a steady beat as the Lawrence Juneteenth parade made its way down Massachusetts Street on Saturday morning.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Panelists challenge gender norms, address fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Kansas
Though many LGBTQ+ people and others may leave the state of Kansas repulsed by legislation targeting gender diversity, Adam Kellogg said he’ll have to be dragged out by his ears. “I will not stop fighting for the kids that can’t leave,” he said.
Free seminar aims to provide resources to help kids boost their reading skills
Barbara Mullen, a former elementary school teacher, discovered something during the pandemic that disturbed her: kids she was teaching couldn’t read. She’s planning a free seminar to help parents give their kids a reading boost.
Obituary: Cheryl Virginia Weaver
Cheryl Virginia Weaver, 1/20/1958 – 6/4/2023
Stan Herd’s earthwork revering John Brown to be unveiled Saturday in Osawatomie
Lawrence artist Stan Herd has created an earthwork portrait of Kansas abolitionist John Brown for the City of Osawatomie. The first-of-its-kind tribute to Brown is set to be unveiled on Saturday.
Kansas lawmakers targeted with letters containing suspicious white powder
Federal and state law enforcement and health officials are investigating letters containing suspicious white powder that were sent to legislators and state agencies.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
When parking is free, city service changes and more to know for Juneteenth weekend in Lawrence
Here’s a quick roundup of closures, city service changes and more for the Juneteenth holiday.
Evergy slashes planned renewable energy additions, proposes more natural gas
Kansas’ largest electric utility has drastically scaled back its plans to add more clean energy over the next decade and will keep open its Lawrence coal plant for years longer.
