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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for March 17, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
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Lawrence school board renews contract for AI student monitoring software, increases student meal prices
As part of a busy annual organizational meeting Monday, Lawrence school board members approved a renewal of Gaggle, the district’s student surveillance software, and a 10-cent increase to student meal prices. They also voted on the next board president and VP.
Lawrence school district will likely pay $65K for boundary analysis; school board postpones approval
The Lawrence school district will likely pay $65,000 for a consultant’s boundary and enrollment analysis, and while some board members voiced concerns about the consultants, others defended the data they deliver.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider increasing meal prices, some student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to lunch and breakfast prices in addition to some student fee increases for the 2024-25 year.
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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for March 17, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence plans for Final Four ‘every single year,’ police say
As the Jayhawks prepare for the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Lawrence police are dusting off their annual safety plan that kicks in ahead of the Elite Eight game. LPD plans for the Final Four every year.
Lawrence’s Balancing Act returns to gather residents’ feedback on budget
As City of Lawrence staff members look to make about $4.5 million in budget cuts, they have reopened an annual online program that allows residents to give their feedback on how the budget should be shaped, and they’ve launched an online survey.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence tenant union town hall to discuss progress on right to counsel program
A Lawrence tenant union will host a town hall Saturday to educate and update residents on progress to establish a right to legal representation for people facing eviction in Douglas County.
Douglas County commissioners extend permit for planned solar farm north of Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 Wednesday to extend a permit by one year for a planned solar farm north of Lawrence, as a court injunction is still blocking progress on the facility’s construction.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County commissioners to consider extending permits for potential solar farm north of Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider extending permits for a potential solar farm north of Lawrence while a court injunction blocks progress on the facility’s construction.





