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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 2, 2026 - 4:46 pm

City Commission to consider tax breaks for 121-unit west Lawrence affordable housing project

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hold a public hearing and consider tax breaks for a 121-unit permanently affordable housing project that’s slated for K-10 and Bob Billings.

Environment January 24, 2026 - 4:11 pm

City of Lawrence staff to propose new climate neutrality resolution

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

City of Lawrence staff will recommend commissioners repeal a 2020 renewable energy ordinance and instate a resolution aimed at attaining climate neutrality by 2050.

Lawrence news January 21, 2026 - 6:00 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 20, 2026

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Lawrence news January 20, 2026 - 7:57 pm

Lawrence City Commission asks about immigration, schools’ involvement and more in World Cup prep

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners asked about ICE raid concerns, Haskell’s involvement and more with preparation for the World Cup coming up this summer.

Lawrence news January 14, 2026 - 6:00 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 13, 2026

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Lawrence news January 13, 2026 - 9:35 pm

Plans for a family emergency shelter in Lawrence have fallen through

by Mackenzie Clark

A shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Lawrence will not come to fruition because of a lack of funding, a city staff member told the Lawrence City Commission Tuesday evening.

Lawrence news January 7, 2026 - 6:00 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 6, 2026

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Lawrence news January 6, 2026 - 8:08 pm

Lawrence City Commission lifts cap on short-term rentals for duration of World Cup

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners have approved a change to remove the limit on how many short-term rental units — such as AirBnBs — property owners may hold. The change will be in place throughout the World Cup.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 5, 2026 - 6:40 pm

Lawrence city commissioners to consider lifting short-term rental rules during World Cup

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider temporarily lifting limits on how many short-term rentals property owners can hold, aiming to capitalize on the influx of people expected during the World Cup.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 4, 2026 - 11:28 am

Lawrence City Commission to discuss new affordable housing policy draft

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss an updated draft affordable housing policy aiming to increase development to meet community needs and clarify requirements for developers seeking city funds.

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