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‘We’re not just loading people on a bus,’ Lawrence’s homeless solutions director says
Questions have surfaced about the city’s policy to prioritize Douglas County residents with homelessness services — among them, how does someone without an address prove they live here? Here’s more about the policy, its purpose and how it’s played out over the last few months.
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A glance at what’s in the City of Lawrence’s 5-year, $530M capital improvement plan
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will give feedback on the city’s proposed 5-year capital improvement plan, which includes wastewater treatment plant upgrades, two new fire stations, renovations of the outdoor and wading pools and more.
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In forum, Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney discuss prosecutorial discretion
Democratic candidates running for Douglas County’s top prosecutor job were advised to be specific and set themselves apart Saturday during a packed forum at the Lawrence Public Library.
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Douglas County Commission approves moving $27.5K to health department for suicide prevention work
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved redirecting $27,500 in funds that were set aside for HeadQuarters Kansas’ suicide prevention efforts to a different agency.
Lawrence city Commission
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Lawrence City Commission agrees to put sales tax increase on ballot, continues discussion of 2025 budget
Lawrence city commissioners decided Tuesday that they will ask Lawrence residents to vote on whether to approve a sales tax increase to fund homelessness programs. Otherwise, much of the 2025 city budget is still up for discussion.
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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 20, 2024
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 budget hearings coming up; here’s how the proposed budget compares to public survey
The Lawrence City Commission’s budget hearings are coming up Tuesday. City staff members asked residents to help inform the budget process. Did they listen to what people said?
Douglas County Commission
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Douglas County Commission approves 2025 budget; property tax rate is lower but taxes will increase for some
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2025 budget, which includes a lower property tax rate than the current budget but will still increase taxes for many property owners.
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Douglas County primary election results: Loomis wins with nearly two-thirds of vote in DA race; Francisco wins race for Senate 2
With almost all ballots counted, the incumbent Douglas County district attorney has lost her seat, a longtime incumbent state senator will hold on for the general election and a city commissioner could not unseat an incumbent county commissioner.
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Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 2
Incumbent Shannon Reid and current Lawrence City Commissioner Lisa Larsen are running as Democrats to represent Douglas County Commission District 2. The candidates shared their thoughts on how wind and solar energy should be handled, property tax reductions and more.
Lawrence School Board
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Lawrence school board to consider new elementary boundaries, hear report on 4-day weeks
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving new elementary boundaries for next year and hear a report on four-day weeks for students.
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Lawrence school district officials voice support for transgender students, staff after Legislature approves anti-trans laws
Lawrence school board members on Monday spoke in support of transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming students and staff in the district, following the Kansas Legislature’s approval of several bills diminishing transgender people’s rights.
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Lawrence school district survey results show high disengagement among teachers
A recent district survey revealed that more than three out of five Lawrence teachers generally feel disengaged with their jobs.