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Lawrence news June 6, 2022 - 2:16 pm

Douglas County Commissioner Shannon Portillo accepts job in Arizona

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County Commissioner Shannon Portillo has accepted a position at Arizona State University and will soon leave her role on the commission, she announced Monday.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 1, 2022 - 4:43 pm

Douglas County voters: Here’s who’s running for office after the first of two filing deadlines

by Lawrence Times

The first of two filing deadlines to run for elected office this year was noon Wednesday. Here are the candidates who have filed for those offices, plus issues that will be on the ballots.

Lawrence news May 20, 2022 - 10:10 am

Want to run for office this year? Here are the filing deadlines

by Lawrence Times

Some, but not all, election filing deadlines are different this year because of the delay caused by redistricting.

Lawrence news May 18, 2022 - 8:35 pm

Douglas County Commission focuses on landlord relations during work session on needs of unhoused people

by Tricia Masenthin

Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday heard the challenges facing an end to chronic homelessness in the county.

Lawrence news May 4, 2022 - 7:02 pm

Douglas County commissioners discuss First Amendment rights in regards to public comment

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday had their own comments following a public comment about public comment.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 28, 2022 - 9:10 pm

Justice Matters adds focus on elder care to its list of priorities during annual assembly

by Tricia Masenthin

Douglas County suffers from an elder care crisis, according to members of the nonprofit organization Justice Matters. Senior care service providers can’t recruit and retain enough qualified staff to provide quality care to seniors in Douglas County who need it.

Crime & Courts April 20, 2022 - 7:08 pm

Video: Anti-mask protester arrested at Douglas County Commission meeting

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence man known for his anti-mask protests near school buildings and district offices was arrested Wednesday just before the Douglas County Commission meeting.

Lawrence news April 13, 2022 - 6:58 pm

Douglas County Commission approves $5K for Lawrence Juneteenth celebration; organizers share plans

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday granted an uncommon ask for funding for a community event. 

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Lawrence Life March 29, 2022 - 1:35 pm

New manager of human services continues efforts toward safe, accessible housing for all in Douglas County

by Tricia Masenthin

Gabi Sprague is the new human services program manager for Douglas County. She’ll focus on preventing homelessness and helping unify the work of local social service agencies. Though the title is new for Sprague, the work isn’t.

State Government March 7, 2022 - 2:57 pm

Senate bill mandates limit on local governments, school boards amid public health threats

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

A Senate committee heard Monday about a bill that, among other things, would prevent schools from compelling anyone to carry a document regarding vaccination status. It would allow students, teachers and visitors to schools to opt out of mask or vaccination mandates.

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