Skip to the content
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Submit news
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Lawrence, US – 91 F
Expand search form
The Lawrence Times
  • Home
    • ALL Latest posts
    • ICYMI
    • Investigations
  • Lawrence
    • ALL Latest posts
    • Business
      • Lawrence Lowdown
      • Restaurants & food
    • Crime & Courts
      • Police blotter
      • The Murder of Tiger Dowdell
      • Who killed Nick Rice?
    • Education
      • Academic excellence
      • Graduation
      • Haskell
      • KU
        • KU Athletics
          • National champs! KU 2022
      • Lawrence K-12 schools
        • Lawrence Public Schools budget
        • Lawrence schools closure news
    • Election 2025
    • Events
    • Federal fallout
    • Good news
    • Health
      • Abortion stories
    • Homelessness & housing
    • ICYMI
    • Investigations
    • Local government
      • Election 2025
      • City government
      • County government
      • Archives: Election 2024
      • Archives: Election 2023
      • Archives: Election 2022
      • Archives: Election 2021
    • News you can use
    • Public safety
      • Police blotter
    • Weather
  • State
    • Federal fallout
    • State government
  • Life
    • Arts & events
    • Events calendar
    • Food
    • Good news
    • Health
    • Kaw Valley Almanac
    • Local history
      • Who killed Nick Rice?
      • The Murder of Tiger Dowdell
    • LTTV
    • News you can use
    • Raven Bestsellers
    • Views + Moments
    • 785 Collective
  • Events
    • Arts & events coverage
    • Community calendar
    • Submit an event
  • Obituaries
    • Latest obituaries
    • Submit a free obituary
  • Resources
    • Abortion in Kansas
    • Community resources
    • Contact elected officials
      • Contact Douglas County commissioners
      • Contact Lawrence city commissioners
      • Contact Lawrence school board
      • Contact state & federal legislators
    • Cool off in Lawrence
    • Get warm in Lawrence
    • Free meals in Lawrence
    • Listings
    • Marriages & divorces
    • News you can use
    • Police blotter
    • Real estate transactions
    • Severe weather resources
    • Submit a free obituary
    • Weather
  • Jobs
  • Opinion
    • Send us a letter
    • Letters to the Times
    • Opinion columns
    • Org corner
    • 785 Collective
  • Support & subscribe
    • Learn more
    • Subscribe now
    • Get our emails
    • Advertise
    • About us
      • Award-winning journalism
      • Work with us
    • Contact us
    • Meet the news team
    • Merch
    • Manage subscription
    • Update billing info
Menu
State News June 10, 2025 - 10:48 am

Proposed federal budget cuts could have ‘grim impact’ on Kansans with disabilities

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

A leaked federal budget and the president’s budget forced Kansas advocates for people with disabilities to consider potential funding losses that could dramatically affect their services.

Crime & Courts May 6, 2025 - 3:57 pm

Lawsuit challenges ‘unconstitutional’ Kansas law cutting grace period for mail-in ballots

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Three advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit Monday in Douglas County District Court challenging the Kansas Legislature’s attempt to “arbitrarily” reject advance ballots of voters if the mail system fails to deliver them by Election Day. 

State Government February 4, 2025 - 11:38 am

Kansas advocacy organizations offer strategy for curtailing waitlist for disability services

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

A Kansas House committee has been gathering testimony on a wide range of reform options for Kansans with disabilities. That includes a four-year plan endorsed by advocates to invest $13.6 million to help people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Courtesy photo
Lawrence news May 21, 2024 - 5:08 pm

Governor signs Lawrence disability advocate’s bill into law

by Tricia Masenthin

Self-advocate Kathy Lobb’s decades-long quest has come to an end as a law to grant executive branch employment preferences for disabled Kansans is now on the books.

State Government May 3, 2024 - 1:55 pm

‘Incredibly positive’: Disability advocates commend Kansas Republicans’ effort on waitlists

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

As the dust settles on the legislative maneuvering of the chaotic 2024 session, disability rights advocates applaud a budget provision meant to shorten wait times for disabled Kansans who need services.

Contributed
Lawrence Life April 8, 2024 - 5:24 pm

Bill named after Lawrence self-advocate Kathy Lobb headed to governor for signature

by Tricia Masenthin

Gov. Laura Kelly’s signature is now all that’s missing for Kathy’s Bill to become law. It’s been a long time coming for the Lawrence self-advocate who brought it to life, Kathy Lobb.

State Government March 22, 2024 - 5:02 pm

GOP lawmakers tie care for disabled Kansans to their opposition of Medicaid expansion

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Several Republican lawmakers have sworn against expanding state health care coverage, arguing that they are “laser-focused” on fixing long wait times for thousands of the state’s disabled residents in need of health care first. 

State Government February 16, 2023 - 8:14 pm

Kansas organizations denounce Tarwater’s claim people with disabilities ‘can’t do anything’

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Two Kansas disability advocacy organizations condemned Thursday an assertion by Rep. Sean Tarwater that people with disabilities would “rot at home” because they “really can’t do anything” in terms of securing employment outside of sheltered workshops allowed to pay workers less than minimum wage.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 17, 2021 - 12:22 pm

End-of-session package installs framework for investigating elder abuse in Kansas

by Miranda Davis, Kansas Reflector

A package of bills aimed at curbing elder abuse and creating more communication with various agencies that work with seniors was met with support by lawmakers on the final day of the regular session.

Top Posts & Pages

  • Meet the 2025 primary candidates for Lawrence City Commission
    Meet the 2025 primary candidates for Lawrence City Commission
  • Lawrence Parks & Rec board opposes fees for rec centers
    Lawrence Parks & Rec board opposes fees for rec centers
  • Panasonic to delay production at Kansas battery plant as electric car sales decline, policies shift
    Panasonic to delay production at Kansas battery plant as electric car sales decline, policies shift
  • Letter to the Times: City is obfuscating data, increasing debt
    Letter to the Times: City is obfuscating data, increasing debt
  • Lawrence school district could lose $468K in federal grants
    Lawrence school district could lose $468K in federal grants

Get our newsletters

Never miss a story. Sign up for our emails.


Quick links

  • ALL Latest posts
  • Community resources
  • Contact us
  • Events
  • Job listings
  • Support & subscribe
Support the Times

Follow us

More information

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Submit news

Paid supporter accounts

  • Update your account
  • Update your billing info
  • Your profile

Current Top Posts

  • Meet the 2025 primary candidates for Lawrence City Commission
    Meet the 2025 primary candidates for Lawrence City Commission
  • Lawrence Parks & Rec board opposes fees for rec centers
    Lawrence Parks & Rec board opposes fees for rec centers
  • Panasonic to delay production at Kansas battery plant as electric car sales decline, policies shift
    Panasonic to delay production at Kansas battery plant as electric car sales decline, policies shift
  • Letter to the Times: City is obfuscating data, increasing debt
    Letter to the Times: City is obfuscating data, increasing debt
  • Lawrence school district could lose $468K in federal grants
    Lawrence school district could lose $468K in federal grants
  • Lawrence City Commission to vote on maximum budget; property taxes would increase under proposal
    Lawrence City Commission to vote on maximum budget; property taxes would increase under proposal
  • Panasonic’s vision for massive Kansas battery plant becomes reality with grand opening
    Panasonic’s vision for massive Kansas battery plant becomes reality with grand opening

The Lawrence Times

Copyright © 2025 The Lawrence Times.

The Lawrence Times is a Lawrence, Kansas owned and operated publication covering key news and providing important information for the Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas, community.

We operate without a paywall so that everyone can read our coverage, regardless of ability to pay. Please click here to support us if you are able.

The Times is a proud “aspiring entrepreneur” member of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers.

We are happy to consider individual requests to republish content; however, no content from this site may be republished without express permission.

Close Menu