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Environment August 28, 2025 - 9:11 pm

Proposed environmental mandate would aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, housing stress for Lawrence renters

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board plans to urge Lawrence city commissioners to adopt an environmentally friendly ordinance that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving renters money.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 26, 2025 - 2:44 pm

City of Lawrence seeking feedback on draft affordable housing incentives policy

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is seeking community feedback on a draft policy that details how the city will define and invest in affordable housing projects, what criteria developers must meet and more.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 20, 2025 - 5:59 pm

Lawrence Parks and Rec board member resigns, urges city to review how it uses advisory boards

by Mackenzie Clark

A longtime member of Lawrence’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has stepped down, citing among many concerns that she felt the board’s recommendation against the city charging fees to use rec centers has been effectively buried.

Lawrence news August 19, 2025 - 8:18 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 19, 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.

Business August 19, 2025 - 7:54 pm

Lawrence city commissioners approve increase to tax on hotel stays

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 to increase the special tax that applies to hotel stays in hopes of better preparing for and capitalizing on an influx of World Cup visitors.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 19, 2025 - 11:34 am

Lawrence sees higher than normal voter turnout in 2025 city primary

by Maya Hodison

Around 11.7% of registered Lawrence voters cast a ballot in the 2025 city primary election — more than average, as city-level primaries typically end up around 10%.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education August 18, 2025 - 4:29 pm

KU stadium donation doesn’t change Lawrence city commissioners’ stance on tax breaks; some faculty members voice concerns

by Cuyler Dunn

When Lawrence city commissioners voted to offer KU up to $94.6M in tax incentives last week for the Gateway District, at least three of five were not aware of a $300M donation that would be announced hours later. Some faculty members have concerns about the project.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business August 18, 2025 - 2:03 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider hiking tax on hotel stays

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider increasing the special tax that applies to hotel stays in hopes of capitalizing on an influx of World Cup visitors.

Lawrence news August 12, 2025 - 10:07 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 12, 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.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 12, 2025 - 9:35 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves tax incentives for KU Gateway District

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a package of tax incentives of up to $94.6 million for KU to develop its Gateway District.

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