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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 29, 2025 - 3:57 pm

Applications for Lawrence’s community arts grants open Wednesday

by Maya Hodison

The City of Lawrence will soon welcome arts grant applications for projects with community value, including work focused on equity and inclusion and sustainability.

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.

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.

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