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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Health August 26, 2025 - 5:16 pm

More Narcan vending machines installed in Lawrence to expand access to lifesaving medicine

by Lawrence Times

A grant that was initially meant to establish one more free Narcan vending machine will now support eight machines around Lawrence, and the first three were installed this week.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 8, 2024 - 9:42 pm

Railroad to sweep Lawrence property where many people moved after Amtrak camp closure, despite city’s objections

by Mackenzie Clark & Molly Adams

Many of the people who previously lived behind the Amtrak station in East Lawrence did not anticipate that they’d have to leave the property where they recently moved within two months. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 23, 2024 - 3:02 pm

City asking Lawrence voters to increase sales taxes for affordable housing, homelessness programs

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence voters will soon decide whether to approve a sales tax increase that would add 1 cent per $20 spent in order to fund affordable housing and homelessness services. Here are some FAQs about the sales tax, what it would cost you, and what it would fund.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 14, 2024 - 6:36 pm

Many people heading to different camps as City of Lawrence closes Amtrak camp

by Mackenzie Clark

About 20 people living among the trees behind the Amtrak station in East Lawrence are moving to other camps with assistance from the city as the Amtrak camp’s closure looms. 

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Lawrence news August 31, 2024 - 5:28 pm

‘We’re not just loading people on a bus,’ Lawrence’s homeless solutions director says

by Mackenzie Clark

Questions have surfaced about the city’s policy to prioritize Douglas County residents with homelessness services — among them, how does someone without an address prove they live here? Here’s more about the policy, its purpose and how it’s played out over the last few months.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 27, 2024 - 9:13 pm

‘Non-resident homeless’ people will be sent to their ‘place of origin’ under Lawrence policy

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence released new details Tuesday about its policy to serve primarily people who are from Douglas County with homelessness resources, and to send others elsewhere. 

Mackenzie Clark / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 17, 2024 - 7:45 pm

Some Amtrak camp residents not surprised by City of Lawrence plan to vacate area

by Mackenzie Clark

Some of the people living at the campsite behind the Amtrak station said Friday that they knew the City of Lawrence would likely soon close the camp. “All communities come to an end,” one said.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 8, 2024 - 10:39 am

City of Lawrence on latest count of unhoused people: ‘City is focused on knowing each person by name’

by Mackenzie Clark

In response to the latest point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness in Douglas County, the City of Lawrence says employees are making individual connections with people, leading to “powerful milestones of impact.”

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 25, 2024 - 9:48 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter board concerned about 2025 funding; city looking to limit services to locals

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence Community Shelter board members shared concerns Thursday about the shelter’s funding, which could rely upon voters approving a sales tax increase. Meanwhile, the city is working on limiting homelessness services to people who have local ties.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 5, 2024 - 5:57 pm

City budget would hike property taxes, seek to double .05% sales tax to support homelessness solutions

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence city manager’s proposed budget for 2025 would increase the property tax rate, and it proposes asking voters to double the .05% affordable housing sales tax to support homelessness initiatives. It would also cut some of Parks & Rec’s budget.

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