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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for May 20, 2025
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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Steering committee for downtown plan wants more time to consider feedback to draft plan
Members of a steering committee overseeing the proposed master plan for downtown Lawrence are asking […]

Douglas County Commissioners allow mask mandate to expire in favor of public health guidance
Douglas County on Thursday will become one of the last Kansas counties to allow its mask mandate to expire, as county commissioners decided Wednesday to allow “strong recommendations” from local health officials to become the guiding force of managing the COVID-19 pandemic moving forward.

Douglas County commissioners leave public health order with mask mandate in place through at least May 26
The three-member Douglas County Commission on Wednesday decided not to follow a recommendation from local […]
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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for May 20, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Lawrence city commissioners approve rezoning for apartment complex at 3rd and Michigan
The Lawrence City Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday evening to approve a rezoning request to allow for developers to build a two-story, 24-unit apartment building near LMH Health.

City of Lawrence cites potential loss of $8M in federal funds as reason for resolution that sparked uproar
The City of Lawrence is “exploring the risks associated with potentially losing $8M in funding,” according to a statement regarding a draft resolution that pledged the city would stop enforcing its equal rights ordinances in order to comply with Trump’s executive orders.
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Lawrence, Douglas County launch homelessness data dashboard
The City of Lawrence and Douglas County have published an online dashboard tracking data on how many people are experiencing homelessness in the community: close to 600, according to the latest data.

Douglas County events selected for first round of new grants
Five annual Lawrence and Douglas County events have been selected to receive a portion of $24,000 in funds from the Heritage Conservation Council.

Lawrence, Douglas County cultural events can seek up to $10K from new grant program
Annual events that “celebrate, honor and uplift the county’s diverse cultural heritage” could receive up to $10,000 in funding from a new Heritage Conservation Council grant program.