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Lawrence ordinance meant to help people with vouchers find housing survives legal challenge
A Douglas County judge has ruled against a group of landlords who sued the City of Lawrence over an ordinance that bans discrimination against some prospective tenants.
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Kennedy staff members share progress of Lawrence school district’s early childhood education services
Lawrence school board members heard a report Monday on how students, families and staff are benefiting from the current structure of the district’s early childhood education programs, as well as future goals for improvement.
Douglas County Commission to hear Treatment & Recovery Center update, consider $153K for peer-led detox program
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will hear an update on the county’s Treatment and Recovery Center, including a proposed phased opening plan. It will also consider providing additional funds for social detox services until the TRC is fully operational.
Lawrence teachers union may consider option to ‘equalize’ teacher pay in salary matrix
The Lawrence school district’s certified teachers union is considering changes to the salary matrix to improve recruitment and retention, including more equal pay movement.
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Lawrence Sustainability Advisory Board chair accepts city commission’s challenge
The Lawrence City Commission has approved a resolution to sunset the Sustainability Advisory Board in September — with a challenge to the board to reimagine its own purpose in the interim.
Lawrence City Commission will no longer broadcast public comment, which will be near ends of meetings
Lawrence city commissioners approved most proposed changes to public comment procedures, including no longer broadcasting general public comment live.
Lawrence City Commission approves strategic plan to end homelessness; county commission to consider
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved the joint city-county strategic plan to end homelessness, which estimates a total of about $268 million to fulfill its goals over the next five years.
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Douglas County Commission approves strategic plan to end homelessness, discusses supportive housing
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted to approve the joint city-county strategic plan to end homelessness and heard an update on supportive housing plans and projects.
Lawrence City Commission approves strategic plan to end homelessness; county commission to consider
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved the joint city-county strategic plan to end homelessness, which estimates a total of about $268 million to fulfill its goals over the next five years.
Douglas County Commission approves revised wind energy regulations
Douglas County commissioners voted Wednesday to approve revisions to local wind energy regulations.