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Lawrence’s homelessness response team soon to launch; Artists Helping the Homeless to add peer outreach worker
The City of Lawrence’s multidisciplinary Homelessness Response Team will soon launch, and one member of that team will be a peer outreach worker with Artists Helping the Homeless.
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Douglas County Commissioner Shannon Portillo accepts job in Arizona
Douglas County Commissioner Shannon Portillo has accepted a position at Arizona State University and will soon leave her role on the commission, she announced Monday.
Douglas County voters: Here’s who’s running for office after the first of two filing deadlines
The first of two filing deadlines to run for elected office this year was noon Wednesday. Here are the candidates who have filed for those offices, plus issues that will be on the ballots.
Want to run for office this year? Here are the filing deadlines
Some, but not all, election filing deadlines are different this year because of the delay caused by redistricting.
Douglas County Commission focuses on landlord relations during work session on needs of unhoused people
Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday heard the challenges facing an end to chronic homelessness in the county.
Douglas County commissioners discuss First Amendment rights in regards to public comment
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday had their own comments following a public comment about public comment.
Justice Matters adds focus on elder care to its list of priorities during annual assembly
Douglas County suffers from an elder care crisis, according to members of the nonprofit organization Justice Matters. Senior care service providers can’t recruit and retain enough qualified staff to provide quality care to seniors in Douglas County who need it.
Video: Anti-mask protester arrested at Douglas County Commission meeting
A Lawrence man known for his anti-mask protests near school buildings and district offices was arrested Wednesday just before the Douglas County Commission meeting.
Douglas County Commission approves $5K for Lawrence Juneteenth celebration; organizers share plans
Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday granted an uncommon ask for funding for a community event.
New manager of human services continues efforts toward safe, accessible housing for all in Douglas County
Gabi Sprague is the new human services program manager for Douglas County. She’ll focus on preventing homelessness and helping unify the work of local social service agencies. Though the title is new for Sprague, the work isn’t.