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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 2, 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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Douglas County commissioners approve policy to pay people with lived experience for service on boards
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a policy for county staff to pay people who have lived experience for their time and work on boards.
New systems will boost records efficiency, make city codes more accessible, Lawrence city clerk says
The City of Lawrence is implementing new systems that will help speed up responses to record requests, make city codes easier for the public to navigate and more.
Lawrence rally calls for Evergy to close coal-fired plant
More than 100 people lined all four street corners outside of Lawrence City Hall Tuesday to rally for clean energy usage and push Evergy to close their coal-fired power plant.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 2, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence City Commission to hear report on funds for homeless outreach, land development code updates
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear a report on how Bert Nash has used city funding for its homeless outreach services. They’ll also hear an update on the land development code rewrite.
Lawrence Music Census results highlight local music ecosystem needs and opportunities
The Lawrence Music Census has shown that a rising cost of living is a key concern for musicians, and local musicians are some of the lowest paid across 25 cities studied.
Douglas County Commission
Douglas County Commission candidates discuss climate plan, race and equity, property taxes
Candidates running for Douglas County Commission seats largely agreed during a forum Saturday that housing inequality and increasing property taxes are pervasive but shared differing viewpoints on environmentalism and equity strides.
Forums set for Douglas County DA, commission candidates
The NAACP and League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County on Saturday will host forums for candidates running for key offices in Douglas County.
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 School Board
Community questions possible K-5 classroom closure at Kennedy, district transparency
More than 80 participants attended the first of two virtual meetings Tuesday evening for the […]
Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, March 22
The Lawrence school board met Monday at the Educational Support Center. Here are the items […]
Kennedy Elementary School could close to grades K-5 next school year
The Lawrence school district might close Kennedy Elementary to kids older than 5 soon, instead using the facility as an early childhood community center.