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City of Lawrence files case against landlord for alleged source of income discrimination
The City of Lawrence has filed what appears to be its first lawsuit against a local landlord for allegedly refusing a prospective tenant based solely on their use of housing vouchers.
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Lawrence City Commission to hear report on funds for homeless outreach, land development code updates
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear a report on how Bert Nash has used city funding for its homeless outreach services. They’ll also hear an update on the land development code rewrite.
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Lawrence school board to hold special meeting on superintendent search
Following the announcement that the superintendent has taken a position out of state, the Lawrence school board will hold a special meeting Tuesday to consider a $6,500 contract for the search to fill the job.
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Douglas County Commission candidates discuss climate plan, race and equity, property taxes
Candidates running for Douglas County Commission seats largely agreed during a forum Saturday that housing inequality and increasing property taxes are pervasive but shared differing viewpoints on environmentalism and equity strides.
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Lawrence City Commission to hear report on funds for homeless outreach, land development code updates
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear a report on how Bert Nash has used city funding for its homeless outreach services. They’ll also hear an update on the land development code rewrite.
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Lawrence Music Census results highlight local music ecosystem needs and opportunities
The Lawrence Music Census has shown that a rising cost of living is a key concern for musicians, and local musicians are some of the lowest paid across 25 cities studied.
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Lawrence City Commission gives general consensus on capital improvement plan
City pools, splash pads and pickleball took up much of the Lawrence City Commission’s discussion of the five-year capital improvement plan Tuesday evening.
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Douglas County Commission candidates discuss climate plan, race and equity, property taxes
Candidates running for Douglas County Commission seats largely agreed during a forum Saturday that housing inequality and increasing property taxes are pervasive but shared differing viewpoints on environmentalism and equity strides.
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Forums set for Douglas County DA, commission candidates
The NAACP and League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County on Saturday will host forums for candidates running for key offices in Douglas County.
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Douglas County Commission approves moving $27.5K to health department for suicide prevention work
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved redirecting $27,500 in funds that were set aside for HeadQuarters Kansas’ suicide prevention efforts to a different agency.
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Lawrence school board to hold special meeting on superintendent search
Following the announcement that the superintendent has taken a position out of state, the Lawrence school board will hold a special meeting Tuesday to consider a $6,500 contract for the search to fill the job.
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Teachers union reaches tentative agreement with Lawrence school district on potential raises, contracts
Lawrence teachers will likely receive raises next year if a tentative agreement between the district and its teachers union is approved.
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High school teachers call for stricter cell phone policy in Lawrence school district
More than 80 Lawrence educators have signed a petition for the district to implement a stricter cell phone policy, and six people advocated for it during the school board meeting Monday.