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Kansas House Democrat rebukes Republican’s remarks about ‘filthy’ renters in debate over protections
Rep. Brooklynne Mosley, of Lawrence, told Kansas House members she would pray for those who favor corporate landlords over renters and lashed out at a Republican who complained about “filthy” renters.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Report suggests solutions to help single mothers in Douglas County
Single mothers in Douglas County regularly endure overlapping struggles to find housing, food and health care, according to a report produced by the county, KU and a handful of other local agencies.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 17, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence Transit On Demand to start charging per ride; here’s how to pay
Lawrence Transit will start charging $3 for each one-way on demand ride starting next month, and the city will only accept credit card payments.
Kansas House Democrat rebukes Republican’s remarks about ‘filthy’ renters in debate over protections
Rep. Brooklynne Mosley, of Lawrence, told Kansas House members she would pray for those who favor corporate landlords over renters and lashed out at a Republican who complained about “filthy” renters.
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Lawrence City Commission asks about immigration, schools’ involvement and more in World Cup prep
Lawrence city commissioners asked about ICE raid concerns, Haskell’s involvement and more with preparation for the World Cup coming up this summer.
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City of Lawrence asks residents to weigh in on upcoming capital improvement plan
As city staff members start developing the capital improvement plan for 2027-2031, they’re asking residents to submit project requests to help guide the plan’s development.
New lawsuit challenges City of Lawrence’s housing discrimination ordinance
A real estate company has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Lawrence challenging an ordinance that bans discrimination based on where a potential tenant’s rent payments would come from, such as housing vouchers.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 17, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data
Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence has hit goal for paid rec center memberships but might not reach projected revenue
Although the city has netted its goal of total paid rec center memberships, that doesn’t mean its revenue goal is a shoo-in.
Douglas County Commission
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Report suggests solutions to help single mothers in Douglas County
Single mothers in Douglas County regularly endure overlapping struggles to find housing, food and health care, according to a report produced by the county, KU and a handful of other local agencies.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Applications open in Douglas County for cultural, natural heritage and historic preservation grants
People in Douglas County can apply to receive grant funding for projects focused on cultural and natural heritage as well as historic preservation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘We’re regressing’: Douglas County commissioners again bump tenant right to counsel program to back burner
Although Douglas County has expressed commitment to tenant right to counsel and has engaged in implementation discussions for months, a majority of county commissioners Wednesday opted instead to have county staff do more research on mediation.
Lawrence School Board
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Lawrence City Commission, school board candidates commit to transparency at forum
Candidates for the city commission and school board pledged to ensure transparency and improve collaboration between local government branches at a forum Wednesday.
Forums for Lawrence City Commission, school board candidates coming up
Voters in November will elect two Lawrence city commissioners and three Lawrence school board members. Here are some opportunities coming up to get to know the candidates better, plus info on forums we’ve covered so far.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board votes to repurpose former Centennial elementary, expand Langston Hughes
The Lawrence school board on Wednesday voted to turn the former Centennial Elementary School into a small high school program, and add additional classrooms to Langston Hughes Elementary School.
