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Lawrence news September 16, 2023 - 1:16 pm

Meet the 2023 Lawrence City Commission candidates

by Lawrence Times

Meet the candidates who are running to fill three Lawrence City Commission seats that are up for election.

Lawrence news September 13, 2023 - 12:03 pm

New systems will boost records efficiency, make city codes more accessible, Lawrence city clerk says

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is implementing new systems that will help speed up responses to record requests, make city codes easier for the public to navigate and more.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment September 12, 2023 - 8:00 pm

Lawrence rally calls for Evergy to close coal-fired plant

by Cuyler Dunn

More than 100 people lined all four street corners outside of Lawrence City Hall Tuesday to rally for clean energy usage and push Evergy to close their coal-fired power plant.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment September 8, 2023 - 1:38 pm

Lawrence activists to rally for clean energy, closure of coal-fired power plant

by Lawrence Times

Environmental activists plan to hold a peaceful demonstration to push for local climate action and for Evergy to close the coal-fired Lawrence Energy Center.

Lawrence news September 5, 2023 - 10:09 pm

Lawrence City Commission gives initial approval to tax breaks for affordable housing project for people ages 55-plus

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday said a developer’s request for tax incentives to build affordable housing for people ages 55 and up in downtown Lawrence aligned well with the city’s goals.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 4, 2023 - 12:53 pm

Developer seeks tax breaks for downtown Lawrence affordable housing project for people ages 55-plus

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will consider a developer’s request for tax breaks to build 48 affordable units for people ages 55 and up in downtown Lawrence.

Lawrence news August 22, 2023 - 7:52 pm

Lawrence city commissioners hold hearings, vote to move forward with budget that will increase property taxes

by Mackenzie Clark

During a relatively brief meeting Tuesday evening, the Lawrence City Commission heard from the public about the proposed 2024 budget and voted to stick with the plan that will increase property taxes.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business August 22, 2023 - 6:14 pm

Lawrence City Commission gives final approval on tax breaks for First Management headquarters

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday took a final vote to approve tax breaks for First Management Inc. to renovate a long-vacant downtown building into its corporate headquarters.

Lawrence news August 21, 2023 - 4:42 pm

Lawrence City Commission to hold public hearings on budget that will increase property taxes

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will hold its annual hearings on the proposed city budget, which will include property tax increases.

Lawrence news August 15, 2023 - 10:15 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves requests to allow west Lawrence housing development

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved requests to rezone property, change lot size requirements and more to allow a developer to build 14 single-family homes on the west side of town.

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