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City of Lawrence rolls out online survey for community to help guide Vision 2030, its strategic plan
Lawrence community members can weigh in on priorities as part of the city’s Vision 2030 strategic planning process, now via an online survey.
Lawrence advisory board debates roles of AI, surveillance cameras in goals for city sustainability
Artificial intelligence became a hot topic for the Lawrence sustainability advisory board Thursday, as members explored environmental goals they’d like to pitch to the city commission and how the city could actually implement them.
Douglas County Commission approves 2027 budget
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2027 budget, which lowers the property tax rate, but most taxpayers will still see tax increases because of valuation increases.
Lawrence airport manager outlines goals for growth
The Lawrence airport could grow significantly in the coming years and decades. Fortunately for taxpayers, the new airport manager said a core tenet of airports is that they should pay for themselves.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence rolls out online survey for community to help guide Vision 2030, its strategic plan
Lawrence community members can weigh in on priorities as part of the city’s Vision 2030 strategic planning process, now via an online survey.
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Here’s how much Lawrence spent on the search for the new city manager
The City of Lawrence paid an executive search firm and brought four city manager candidates to town this spring. With the final expenses tallied, here’s what it all cost.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board president plans return of some public comment
Lawrence school board President Bob Byers said Monday that he plans to restore public comment at board meetings, limiting speakers to comments on items included on that meeting’s agenda at first.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves publishing proposed 2026-27 budget
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved publication of its proposed 2026-27 budget that would increase the amount the district collects in property taxes, despite a slight decrease in its overall tax rate.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence advisory board debates roles of AI, surveillance cameras in goals for city sustainability
Artificial intelligence became a hot topic for the Lawrence sustainability advisory board Thursday, as members explored environmental goals they’d like to pitch to the city commission and how the city could actually implement them.
Lawrence airport manager outlines goals for growth
The Lawrence airport could grow significantly in the coming years and decades. Fortunately for taxpayers, the new airport manager said a core tenet of airports is that they should pay for themselves.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to hear updates on MSO campus, airport at special meeting
Lawrence city commissioners will meet Tuesday for a special informational meeting focused on the Municipal Services and Operations campus and the Lawrence airport.
Douglas County Commission
Douglas County Commission approves 2027 budget
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2027 budget, which lowers the property tax rate, but most taxpayers will still see tax increases because of valuation increases.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
August 2026 election canvass: Douglas County sees its second-largest primary turnout
This month’s primary election in Douglas County offered poll workers a “surprise whammy at the end” as voter numbers suddenly increased, leading to the county’s second-highest primary turnout to date.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission election results: Kelly to hold seat, Spurling to oust incumbent
Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly will hold his longtime seat, and newcomer Ethan Spurling has ousted incumbent Gene Dorsey.
Lawrence School Board
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves stricter student cell phone policy
The Lawrence school board on Monday unanimously gave final approval to a new cell phone policy prohibiting students from using personal electronic devices throughout the school day.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves policy limiting staff social media use for district purposes
Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a policy change that will bar district staff from using social media for two-way communications with students or parents.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider cell phone policy, hear budget overview
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider final approval of a new bell-to-bell personal electronic device ban, hear an overview of school finance and budget basics and more.
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