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Lawrence news October 14, 2025 - 7:37 pm

Lawrence city commissioners approve $57.5M for second phase of city’s municipal services campus

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a maximum price of $57.5 million for phase 2 of the Municipal Services and Operations campus under construction on the eastern edge of town for an estimated total of $130.1 million.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 11, 2025 - 4:09 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss DEI in city policy, budget issues and more

by Mackenzie Clark

The four candidates vying for two Lawrence City Commission seats shared their views on diversity, equity and inclusion in city policy in the face of changes at the federal level, the budget and more during a forum Saturday. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 11, 2025 - 12:43 pm

Reminder: Just a few days left to register to vote, update registration for city election

by Lawrence Times

Just days remain before the deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration for the upcoming Lawrence City Commission and school board election.

Lawrence news October 7, 2025 - 8:50 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 7, 2025

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.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 6, 2025 - 10:34 pm

Panel of Lawrence public officials wrestle with free speech in government forums

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence elected officials and civic professionals speaking during a panel Monday identified trends they say disrupt the public discourse necessary to make progress.

Lawrence news October 4, 2025 - 7:03 pm

2 more forums coming up for Lawrence City Commission candidates; catch up on forums you missed

by Lawrence Times

Voters in November will elect two Lawrence city commissioners and three Lawrence school board members. Here are the remaining upcoming forums, plus info on forums we’ve covered so far.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 1, 2025 - 8:40 pm

Lawrence City Commission, school board candidates commit to transparency at forum

by Cuyler Dunn

Candidates for the city commission and school board pledged to ensure transparency and improve collaboration between local government branches at a forum Wednesday. 

Lawrence news September 29, 2025 - 4:35 pm

Forums for Lawrence City Commission, school board candidates coming up

by Lawrence Times

Voters in November will elect two Lawrence city commissioners and three Lawrence school board members. Here are some opportunities coming up to get to know the candidates better, plus info on forums we’ve covered so far.

Environment September 25, 2025 - 9:39 pm

Lawrence’s sustainability board to send energy policy proposal on to city commissioners

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence’s environmental sustainability board wants to propose an energy benchmarking policy that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save renters money. Their next hurdle is to capture the attention of city commissioners. 

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 24, 2025 - 3:42 pm

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission offer ideas on housing development at forum

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence City Commission candidates discussed combatting the city’s housing shortage at a forum Wednesday hosted by local real estate agents and home builders.

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