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Lawyers for Kansas state departments see benefit to monthlong delay in enforcing anti-transgender bill
Legal representatives for two Kansas state departments said Friday that there would be benefits to delaying the enforcement of a new anti-transgender bill for another month, drawing an apparent concession from AG Kris Kobach.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawyers for Kansas state departments see benefit to monthlong delay in enforcing anti-transgender bill
Legal representatives for two Kansas state departments said Friday that there would be benefits to delaying the enforcement of a new anti-transgender bill for another month, drawing an apparent concession from AG Kris Kobach.
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Reminder: Lawrence City Commission candidate forum coming up
Lawrence City Commission candidates will share their platforms and positions on local issues during a forum Saturday morning.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Man found dead in downtown Lawrence; police investigating as possible homicide
David Blaine Sullivan, a 62-year-old Lawrence man, was found dead in downtown Lawrence Wednesday morning, and police are investigating his death as a potential homicide.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Funds available for affordable housing projects in Lawrence
The City of Lawrence is now accepting applications for funding from the affordable housing trust fund.
KU Chamber Choir earns clean sweep at international competition, festival in Greece
Members of the top choir at KU earned a clean sweep in both of their categories at an international competition in Greece, as well as surprise awards for the best overall program and best conductor.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical recognizes service of pioneering firefighter
Lexie Engleman was one of the city’s first female firefighters, and now her name is on the training room at Station No. 1.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves $1.2M for Tenants to Homeowners to purchase land near Holcom Park
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a $1.2 million expense to help Tenants to Homeowners acquire land near Holcom Park to potentially build workforce housing.
Hillcrest PTO raising money, partnering with KU class to build shade pavilion at accessible playground
Hillcrest Elementary parents and teachers are partnering with a KU architecture class and raising funds to install a shade structure over the picnic table area at the school’s accessible playground.
Classified staff, teachers in Lawrence school district will see raises next year; new contracts ratified
Classified staff and teachers in the Lawrence school district will receive raises next year after the school board on Monday ratified contracts negotiated by the district and its unions.
Lawrence school board extends superintendent’s contract; it doubles his retirement benefits, keeps raise from last year
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a contract extension for Superintendent Anthony Lewis that more than doubles his annual retirement benefits. He received a salary increase of $2,765 last year in between contract extensions.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Concerns about North Lawrence camp persist as city eyes budget for new homeless programs department
As the city proposes spending $2 million on a new homeless programs department, some people experiencing homelessness, local advocates and the owner of a nearby business have expressed ongoing concerns about the city’s handling of the campsite in North Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city manager’s draft 2024 budget includes $2M new homeless programs department
After months of criticism from residents and business leaders, the City of Lawrence is planning to create a department specifically focused on unhoused people, with a price tag of $2 million.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
No immunity for teen charged in fatal shooting of Lawrence boy, judge rules; will be tried as adult
Douglas County District Court Judge Sally Pokorny ruled Monday that a 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old Lawrence boy will be tried as an adult.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for July 10-16, 2023
If you’re a gardener and see this caterpillar chomping down your dill, by all means let it eat as much as it wants because it will mature into a beautiful swallowtail butterfly.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board primary candidates discuss systemic inequities during NAACP forum
Candidates vying for a two-year term on the Lawrence school board during a forum Saturday discussed issues of equity and systemic racism in Lawrence Public Schools.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to look to approve district employee raises, extend superintendent’s contract
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider approving contracts with raises for the classified staff and teachers unions. They’ll also consider extending the superintendent’s contract through 2025-26.
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