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2024 primary election guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters
Five countywide elected offices and several state Legislature seats representing Lawrence are up for grabs this election year. Here’s where you can find all our key primary coverage in one place.
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Lawrence High journalism students ask school board candidates about staff turnover, mental health during forum
Lawrence High School journalism leaders on Wednesday asked candidates running for school board about student bonds with teachers amid turnover and supporting students’ mental health needs.
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Lawrence city commissioners split on mayor’s Lawrence Community Shelter board appointments
One Lawrence city commissioner on Tuesday voiced concerns about a person the mayor appointed to serve on the new Lawrence Community Shelter Board of Directors, and another spoke critically of the process that led to three appointees.
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New Lawrence bus station aims to facilitate community connections
Lawrence Transit’s Central Station is nearing completion. The new facility will serve as the central hub for bus transfers, a departure from the longtime downtown transfer point.
Lawrence city Commission
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Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown.
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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 16, 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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Lawrence city commissioners set maximum budget with property tax rate increase
Following some confusion, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved their maximum budget for 2025 with a 3.6-mill increase to property tax rates.
Douglas County Commission
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Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 2
Incumbent Shannon Reid and current Lawrence City Commissioner Lisa Larsen are running as Democrats to represent Douglas County Commission District 2. The candidates shared their thoughts on how wind and solar energy should be handled, property tax reductions and more.
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Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 4
Two Democrats, a Republican and a Libertarian are running to represent Eudora, parts of eastern Lawrence, and east-central Douglas County as the commissioner for new District 4. Candidates shared the personal experiences they believe qualify them, views on solar and wind energy and more.
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Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 3
The incumbent Democrat faces two Republican challengers to represent Douglas County Commission District 3, which includes much of west Lawrence and most of the western side of the county. We asked their positions on wind and solar energy, what issues drove them to run and more.
Lawrence School Board
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Lawrence school board votes to close Kennedy Elementary to grades K-5
The Lawrence school board voted Monday to convert Kennedy Elementary to an early childhood community […]
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Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, April 12
District to decide future use of Kennedy Elementary building Lawrence school board members will meet […]
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Lawrence school district faces scrutiny in plan to close Kennedy classrooms
The Kennedy Elementary community showed up again Wednesday night for the last of two virtual […]