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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 23, 2026 - 4:30 pm

Lawrence Public Library community survey to close soon

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Public Library wants to remind community members — patrons or not — that its survey to help shape the future of the institution’s building and offerings will close soon. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 28, 2026 - 2:31 pm

Community invited to open house on completing the Lawrence Loop; online comment form open

by Lawrence Times

As a city planning team works to complete the Lawrence Loop of connected trails, the Bike Plan Steering Committee will solicit feedback from community members in an open house.

State Government October 27, 2025 - 3:10 pm

Kansas Speaks survey shows ‘lots of daylight’ between views on issues and political support

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

A new survey shows a gulf between popular opinion and political reality in Kansas. Most Kansans support unregulated access to abortion, the legalization of recreational marijuana and Medicaid expansion, according to the survey.

Lawrence news October 14, 2025 - 5:31 pm

City of Lawrence planning website redesign, seeking resident feedback

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is asking residents for feedback on its website’s navigation, design and accessibility features ahead of a site redesign.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life September 25, 2025 - 6:34 pm

City of Lawrence working on bike plan updates, seeking community feedback

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence and Douglas County community members can help shape the future of bicycling in town and beyond by weighing in on a bike plan update.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 3, 2025 - 10:15 am

City of Lawrence seeking feedback for next bike plan

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is asking the community for input on ways to make the town more bicycle-friendly.

Lawrence news July 26, 2023 - 10:26 am

Lawrence, Douglas County tenants needed: Group wants to know about your experiences renting

by Lawrence Times

A local work group has launched a survey to find out about tenants’ experiences with security deposits, screening and applications, maintenance, nonrenewals of leases, evictions and more.

Crime & Courts November 15, 2022 - 4:26 pm

Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council launches survey to help set priorities

by Lawrence Times

Members of Douglas County’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council want to hear from community members what issues they believe are most pressing in the local criminal legal system.

Education November 9, 2022 - 1:07 pm

Lawrence school district seeks community input on budget cuts via online survey

by Maya Hodison

A public survey is asking community members to share their input on how the Lawrence school district should make budget cuts, including potentially closing and consolidating schools.

State Government October 27, 2022 - 10:34 am

Kansas voters say they want to expand Medicaid, protect abortion and ban transgender athletes

by Zach Perez

The newest Kansas Speaks survey shows significant worries among potential voters about the economy along with views that tilt left of the policies of the people that Kansans tend to elect to public office.

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