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Education March 9, 2024 - 7:56 pm

After school closures, Lawrence families grapple with fractured communities, future of school district

by Cuyler Dunn

After the Lawrence school board voted to close two elementary schools last year, some local families now wrestling with doubts about their future in the district and the community.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education November 7, 2023 - 7:49 pm

Lawrence school board election results: Incumbents reelected to school board along with newcomers Costello, Franklin

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence residents split their votes on Tuesday between school board candidates who opposed the decision to close three schools earlier this year and two incumbents who had voted for the closings. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 7, 2023 - 7:43 pm

Lawrence City Commission election results: Dever wins big; Finkeldei, Sellers reelected

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence voters returned Mike Dever to the Lawrence City Commission after an eight-year absence Tuesday, voting for him overwhelmingly and pushing incumbent Courtney Shipley off the commission. Incumbents Brad Finkeldei and Amber Sellers were reelected.

Molly Adams/Lawrences Times
Lawrence Life November 7, 2023 - 3:24 pm

Lawrence voters hit the polls; school board and city commission races on the ballot

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence voters were heading to the polls Tuesday to determine the future members of the city commission and the Lawrence school board.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 7, 2023 - 12:07 am

It’s Election Day! Here’s what you need to know, Lawrence voters

by Lawrence Times

Voters on Tuesday will elect the majority of the Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board. Here’s the quick info you need to cast your ballot.

Lawrence news November 5, 2023 - 10:33 am

Lawrence election guide: Get to know the city commission and school board candidates

by Lawrence Times

Updated guide: The majority of city commission and school board seats will be on Lawrence voters’ ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Here’s info to help you cast an informed vote in the races that are closest to our day-to-day lives.

Lawrence news November 2, 2023 - 8:13 pm

Final questions for Lawrence City Commission candidates as Election Day approaches

by Lawrence Times

In our final questionnaire, Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss the performance of the current commission and city manager, appointments to city boards, whether they regret any votes, and more.

Lawrence news November 2, 2023 - 5:11 pm

Final questions for Lawrence school board candidates as Election Day draws near

by Lawrence Times

In our final questionnaire, Lawrence school board candidates share their views on transgender athletes in school sports, compensation for board service, the performance of the board and superintendent, and more. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment October 30, 2023 - 11:12 am

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission discuss single-use plastics, environmental stewardship

by Lawrence Times

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission discuss single-use plastic bans, city growth, multimodal transportation and more in these questionnaire answers from Sustainability Action Network.

Lawrence news October 21, 2023 - 1:10 am

Lawrence election guide: Get to know the city commission and school board candidates

by Lawrence Times

Here’s a roundup of our election coverage intended to help voters find what they need to know to choose their top candidates for Lawrence City Commission and the Lawrence school board.

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