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Lawrence school board approves 10-cent increase in meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a 10-cent increase to meal prices for the third consecutive year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
10-cent meal price increase up for Lawrence school board’s final approval
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to meal prices after deferring the vote at its previous meeting.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
State, city candidates to speak at Douglas County Democrats’ pie auction
A Democratic candidate for Kansas governor as well as candidates for Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board will speak at the Douglas County Democrats’ annual pie auction this weekend.
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Electronics Recycling Day will give Douglas County residents a safe, eco-friendly way to recycle e-waste
For the third consecutive year, the City of Lawrence is partnering with Teknix Solutions for an Electronics Recycling Event, which is open to Lawrence and Douglas County residents seeking to dispose of unwanted electronics.
Lawrence school board approves 10-cent increase in meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a 10-cent increase to meal prices for the third consecutive year.
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Advance ballots are going out for Lawrence primary election; here’s what you need to know to vote early
Early voting started Wednesday for the city primary races, and advance ballots are hitting mailboxes. The primary will narrow the field of nine candidates for Lawrence City Commission and a dozen for Lawrence school board to six each.
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Lawrence sanitation workers ratify first contract, hope to inspire other city workers
The city’s sanitation workers unanimously approved their first Teamster contract Wednesday, and it will go to the Lawrence City Commission next week.
Pavilion for police headquarters gets nod of approval from Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission on Wednesday evening approved a sculptural pavilion planned to sit adjacent to the new Lawrence Police Department headquarters.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence residents ask city commission for transparency, engagement on budget
Lawrence city commissioners generally approved of a five-year plan for millions of dollars in infrastructure projects Tuesday, but residents asked for budget information that is more transparent and easier to comprehend.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 17, 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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Lawrence City Commission to weigh in on proposed 5-year capital improvement plan
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will provide their feedback on the proposed capital improvement plan that lays out multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects the city might undertake over the next five years.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Tenants advocate for Douglas County ordinance for tenant right to counsel
A local renter-led advocacy group plans to present the Douglas County Commission an ordinance to guarantee tenants legal representation in eviction cases within the next few months.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Bert Nash employees say financial crisis is due to poor management, ask county commission for accountability
A lack of answers to key questions is one example of a frustrating relationship with executives at Bert Nash, according to a dozen current and previous employees who spoke at Wednesday’s Douglas County Commission meeting.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County commissioner pushes to increase funding for Bert Nash amid center’s financial crisis
In the wake of impending staff cuts at Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, a Douglas County commissioner is pushing for the county to reduce the center’s rent and potentially boost its funding to ensure its doors don’t close.
