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As developers regularly request tax breaks from the City of Lawrence, some former members of a public committee that used to review incentives would like to see more transparency and collaboration in the process.
Douglas County commissioners might be interested in expanding the dates that fireworks can be sold and lit in the county to ensure a weekend day is included, they largely agreed Wednesday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Here’s info to help Lawrence-area voters make informed decisions in the local, state and federal races on ballots in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
A Democrat and a Libertarian are vying to represent Baldwin City, parts of south-central Lawrence and much of southeastern Douglas County as the commissioner for District 5. Here’s where they stand on some key local issues.
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Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a pilot project that will turn some shipping container shelters at the Lawrence Community Shelter into extended-stay housing.
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Ecological protection, recreation opportunities and cultural access are all part of Douglas County’s draft Wakarusa River Valley plan, which the county commission learned more about Wednesday.
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will discuss a plan for future collaboration in the Wakarusa River Valley.
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The Douglas County Commission generally expressed support Wednesday for a plan to convert some tiny homes into extended-stay housing at the Lawrence Community Shelter.
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The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will hear about a plan to convert some shipping container shelters into extended-stay housing at the Lawrence Community Shelter.
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2027 budget, which lowers the property tax rate, but most taxpayers will still see tax increases because of valuation increases.
