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After considering community input, Lawrence’s sustainability board finalized the environmental goals they will advance with the city commission in hopes that they’ll be embedded in the city’s 2030 strategic plan.
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Plans advance to convert former Borders building in downtown Lawrence into self-storage
The long-dormant former Borders bookstore building at 700 New Hampshire St. is one step closer to being developed as a self-storage facility.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission approves funding for substance use treatment, sheriff’s equipment and peer employee program
Douglas County Commissioners approved funding for multiple items, including continuing a program that employs people with lived experience with homelessness and substance use disorder at organizations across the county.
Jacob Rice/Lawrence Times
Douglas County staff to hold drop-in session about battery energy storage systems
Douglas County staff members will host a drop-in session for the community to come share input on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and regulations that are in development.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
After 5-year delay, construction appears set to begin on duplexes next to Lawrence childcare center
Construction appears set to begin on a long-stalled plan for duplexes at the corner of Crestline Drive and Clinton Parkway, despite continued concerns from some neighbors.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board members float legal options to push for more special education funding
As state funding lags, some Lawrence school board members have suggested legal action may be the best way to force the Kansas Legislature to adequately fund special education.
Lawrence city Commission
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
After 5-year delay, construction appears set to begin on duplexes next to Lawrence childcare center
Construction appears set to begin on a long-stalled plan for duplexes at the corner of Crestline Drive and Clinton Parkway, despite continued concerns from some neighbors.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Former members of Lawrence tax incentive committee call for transparency, collaboration
As developers regularly request tax breaks from the City of Lawrence, some former members of a public committee that used to review incentives would like to see more transparency and collaboration in the process.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 20, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Douglas County Commission
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission approves funding for substance use treatment, sheriff’s equipment and peer employee program
Douglas County Commissioners approved funding for multiple items, including continuing a program that employs people with lived experience with homelessness and substance use disorder at organizations across the county.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Former members of Lawrence tax incentive committee call for transparency, collaboration
As developers regularly request tax breaks from the City of Lawrence, some former members of a public committee that used to review incentives would like to see more transparency and collaboration in the process.
Douglas County commissioners weigh expanding dates that fireworks are allowed
Douglas County commissioners might be interested in expanding the dates that fireworks can be sold and lit in the county to ensure a weekend day is included, they largely agreed Wednesday.
Lawrence School Board
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board members float legal options to push for more special education funding
As state funding lags, some Lawrence school board members have suggested legal action may be the best way to force the Kansas Legislature to adequately fund special education.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district celebrates opening of Family Engagement Center with ribbon cutting
Lawrence Public Schools celebrated the opening of a new Family Engagement Center that aims to provide a space to connect with families and provide them with resources.
Lawrence school board to hear special education report, consider contract for enrollment analysis
Lawrence school board members on Monday will hear a report on the district’s special education services, and they’ll consider contracting with a familiar firm for an enrollment analysis.
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