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Lawrence news February 1, 2023 - 4:01 pm

Douglas County rent assistance program switching to lottery system sooner than planned; applications open

by Lawrence Times

A Douglas County program is switching to a lottery system to distribute funding for residents in need of rent and utility assistance sooner than planned. Applications are open now.

Lawrence news January 26, 2023 - 9:32 am

Douglas County rent assistance program to switch to lottery system, lower per-household cap

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County Housing Stabilization Collaborative is moving away from a first-come, first-served model to distribute funding for residents in need of rent and utility assistance. It will also lower the maximum total payment in order to serve more households.

Lawrence Life January 18, 2023 - 10:58 am

A look inside the Lawrence Public Library’s Sound + Vision Studio

by Jordan Winter

Join Lawrence Times TV as we talk with Joel Bonner, the Sound + Vision Studio specialist at the Lawrence Public Library.
Bonner discusses how your library card is an all-access pass to recording studios, podcast booths, Adobe Creative Cloud and more.

Lawrence news January 10, 2023 - 11:40 am

Get help with your electricity or gas bill – federal funds available

by Lawrence Times

People who need help with their gas or electric utility bills can apply through March 31 for a once-a-year federal benefit.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts January 7, 2023 - 4:51 pm

‘A new era’ for open records in Kansas: Court says yes, electronic records must be provided electronically

by Mackenzie Clark

When a person requests a copy of an electronic public record under the Kansas Open Records Act, public agencies must provide that copy in electronic format, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 1, 2023 - 7:00 am

Ride Lawrence Transit for free this year

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit passengers can ride fare-free in 2023, starting Monday, Jan. 2.

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Lawrence Life November 23, 2022 - 1:20 pm

Lawrence to unveil its own PFLAG chapter for LGBTQ+ individuals, allies

by Tricia Masenthin

Family members, friends and advocates of those identifying as LGBTQ+ soon will have a new local resource to help them and their loved ones.

Lawrence Life November 22, 2022 - 2:33 pm

Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence: Introducing The Lawrence Times 2022 Festive Map of Holiday Homes. John Brown marks the spot!

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Health November 19, 2022 - 5:45 pm

Q&A: Bert Nash is changing to a new model of care. Here’s what it means.

by Tricia Masenthin

After what critics call decades of underfunding, mental health reform is underway in Kansas. Here’s a Q&A on what it means for Bert Nash and its clients.

Education October 17, 2022 - 6:56 pm

The student debt relief application is live: Here’s what you need to know

by Ariana Figueroa, Kansas Reflector

President Joe Biden announced Monday that student loan borrowers can begin to apply for debt relief through a new online application.

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