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Kansas Senate falls short in attempt to override governor’s veto of flat tax proposal
Senators failed to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a flat tax proposal that primarily benefits the state’s wealthiest residents.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
KU student to revive ‘The Wizard of AIDS*,’ a health education parody, in honor of queer theatremakers
Brad Mathewson, a senior at KU, is bringing back to the stage a parody that aims to educate about safe sex, consent and queer survival, all while “laughing in the face of hatred.”
Rockin’ Red Music Fest to return, celebrating 75 years of Lawrence Community Nursery School
The “Little Red Schoolhouse” will celebrate 75 years serving Lawrence with a festival of music, food and fun on Sunday that is open to the community.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Sunrise Project hosts plant sale fundraisers to support its community programs
Sunrise Project, a Lawrence nonprofit designed to build community through social connection and food equity, is hosting its eighth annual plant sale fundraiser this month.
Mike Ford to speak at Watkins Museum about project to preserve culture of Munsee Tribe in Kansas
People of the Munsee Tribe in Kansas have started a cultural preservation project and series of events to protect archival materials and educate residents of Douglas, Franklin, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties about the history of their tribe in those areas.
Obituary: James Franklin ‘Jim’ Seymour
James Franklin “Jim” Seymour, 6/3/1941 – 4/25/2023
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
El Jimador opens in Lawrence, serving up tacos, ‘mojitaritas’ and more
Taco-loving Lawrencians have a new place to satisfy their cravings. El Jimador, a family-owned Mexican restaurant and bar, is now open seven days a week.
Kansas teachers ask lawmakers to fully fund special education, support public schools
Kansas teachers of the year rallied at the Statehouse to push for a clean K-12 education funding bill, joined by Gov. Laura Kelly in an attempt to sway lawmakers before the veto override session begins.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Earthwork artist Stan Herd breaks ground on project honoring Bob Dole
Kansas artist Stan Herd, known worldwide for his earthworks, broke ground Tuesday on a project that will honor U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, who died in December 2021 at age 98.
Plan would distribute opioid overdose reversal drug in Douglas County; commission to consider funding request
Lawrence-based nonprofit DCCCA has a plan to distribute a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug throughout Douglas County. Commissioners will consider the funding request on Wednesday.
With the legislative session drawing to a close, Kansas action on marijuana remains unlikely
Kansas has seen all smoke and no fire on the cannabis front, despite efforts from Democrats who say the state is losing business to neighbors where marijuana is legalized.
Lawrence school board opposed to 4-day week in the near future
Switching to a four-day student/five-day staff school week could save the Lawrence school district money and provide more plan time for teachers, according to some staff members, but it raises equity concerns for families and students. School board members said Monday they don’t believe the district in the near future will be ready to consider the switch.
‘It’s set up to fail’: Kansas youth justice leaders discuss state’s lack of progress
The Kansas juvenile justice system is like a festering wound, said an activist saddened by lawmakers’ lack of action to help at-risk children and youths.
Lawrence school board approves new elementary boundaries
New boundaries approved by the Lawrence school board on a 5-2 vote Monday will reassign students from the two elementary schools that are closing and some students from two schools that aren’t, based on where they reside.
‘Take Back the Night’ event to support sexual violence survivors
Lawrence community members will join together Thursday evening to flood love and support toward survivors of sexual violence.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lifelong Lawrencian finds her niche in advocacy and scholarship at KU
When Cherin Russell returned to college in the spring of 2020, she wondered whether she could find success as a 30-year-old nontraditional undergraduate student at the University of Kansas.
Kansas governor vetoes huge a tax relief plan, saying its flat tax favors the rich
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a plan for hundreds of millions of dollars in tax relief over her objection to a dramatic shift to a flat income tax rate. But her veto also halts two tax-relief proposals she championed.
Obituary: Kevin Philip Slocum
Kevin Philip Slocum, 8/23/1984 – 11/14/2022
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 24-30, 2023
The buckeye is found in native oak hickory woodlands in the eastern third of the state and is now blooming. These pretty flowers will eventually produce hard black buckeye seeds that some people keep in their pockets for good luck.
Lawrence school board to consider new elementary boundaries, hear report on 4-day weeks
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving new elementary boundaries for next year and hear a report on four-day weeks for students.
Vince Munoz: Lobbying didn’t stop Kansas anti-trans bill. Here’s what will, even after it goes into effect. (Column)
”Oppression relies, in part, on the compliance of bystanders. When people start flagrantly ignoring rules, it costs time, money and energy from those in power to enforce their rules,” Vince Munoz writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrencians enjoy crafts, s’mores, educational activities and more during Earth Day Fair
Community members braved the chilly weather Saturday afternoon to attend the Earth Day Fair in South Park. Twenty organizations from Lawrence and beyond offered free crafts and educational activities for kids and adults alike.
A moment in Lawrence: Sertoma Club distributes funds raised from holiday light display
The Lawrence Sertoma Club on Wednesday presented checks for $5,000 to four community organizations. The money was raised from the drive-thru holiday light display, Lawrence Lights – Making Spirits Bright.
No Kansas Food Truck Festival this year; organizers working on 2024 event
The Kansas Food Truck Festival will not be held this year, but organizers are working with the city and partners to bring the popular fundraising event back in summer 2024.
