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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.
Lawrence Transit On Demand to start charging per ride; here’s how to pay
Lawrence Transit will start charging $3 for each one-way on demand ride starting next month, and the city will only accept credit card payments.
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.
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Douglas County election operations moving from courthouse this summer
Douglas County’s elections will soon be run from the corner of 23rd and Louisiana Streets — in a location double the size of its current location on the first floor of the county courthouse.
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Chair discusses city government study task force on Lawrence Talks! podcast
The chair of a city task force examining Lawrence’s form of municipal government shared some context and background on the latest episode of the Lawrence Talks! podcast.
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Larsen, Boley to seek reelection to Lawrence City Commission as 9 candidates file for 3 seats
The Lawrence City Commission is headed for an Aug. 3 primary election after nine candidates filed to run for the three seats up for election this November.
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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.
