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Lawrence school board to meet with few agenda items, including some capital projects
The Lawrence school board will open its Monday meeting with executive sessions, followed by a sparse agenda that includes a few capital improvement projects and a settlement agreement.
Kansas House Democrat rebukes Republican’s remarks about ‘filthy’ renters in debate over protections
Rep. Brooklynne Mosley, of Lawrence, told Kansas House members she would pray for those who favor corporate landlords over renters and lashed out at a Republican who complained about “filthy” renters.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Report suggests solutions to help single mothers in Douglas County
Single mothers in Douglas County regularly endure overlapping struggles to find housing, food and health care, according to a report produced by the county, KU and a handful of other local agencies.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 17, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to meet with few agenda items, including some capital projects
The Lawrence school board will open its Monday meeting with executive sessions, followed by a sparse agenda that includes a few capital improvement projects and a settlement agreement.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sierra Club announces Lawrence City Commission candidate endorsements, shares Q&A answers
The Sierra Club Kansas Chapter has endorsed two Lawrence City Commission candidates and shared all candidates’ answers to questions regarding expansion of the city, development of the wetlands and more.
Lawrence school board approves priorities for Kansas Legislature
Academic freedom, local control and fully-funded special education are among the main values the Lawrence school district will ask the Kansas Legislature to honor this year.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board member resigns
First-term Lawrence school board member Anne Costello has resigned from the board effective immediately.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 17, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data
Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence has hit goal for paid rec center memberships but might not reach projected revenue
Although the city has netted its goal of total paid rec center memberships, that doesn’t mean its revenue goal is a shoo-in.
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Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Report suggests solutions to help single mothers in Douglas County
Single mothers in Douglas County regularly endure overlapping struggles to find housing, food and health care, according to a report produced by the county, KU and a handful of other local agencies.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Applications open in Douglas County for cultural, natural heritage and historic preservation grants
People in Douglas County can apply to receive grant funding for projects focused on cultural and natural heritage as well as historic preservation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘We’re regressing’: Douglas County commissioners again bump tenant right to counsel program to back burner
Although Douglas County has expressed commitment to tenant right to counsel and has engaged in implementation discussions for months, a majority of county commissioners Wednesday opted instead to have county staff do more research on mediation.
Lawrence School Board
Teachers union reaches tentative agreement with Lawrence school district on potential raises, contracts
Lawrence teachers will likely receive raises next year if a tentative agreement between the district and its teachers union is approved.
High school teachers call for stricter cell phone policy in Lawrence school district
More than 80 Lawrence educators have signed a petition for the district to implement a stricter cell phone policy, and six people advocated for it during the school board meeting Monday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Consent agenda, executive session on contract negotiations scheduled for Lawrence school board meeting
The agenda for Monday’s school board meeting includes a slew of consent agenda items, such as panic buttons for Broken Arrow, as well as a closed-door session on employee contract negotiations.
