Mental health team at LMH taking shape
Douglas County funds and partners move the emergency behavioral health team toward full operation at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in about two months. LMH will host, add beds, and hire a director for a 3 year period while coordinating care with Bert Nash, DCCCA, Heartland groups, and emergency services.
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Lawrence police to host Q A on new $17 million headquarters
The Lawrence Police Department will hold a community Q A at 6 30 p m April 23 at Free State High School about the new police facility planned for 5100 Overland Drive behind Walmart near Sixth and Wakarusa Streets. City officials say phase one is funded by a 1 25 mill increase in the 2018 budget and the commission selected a northwest Lawrence site.
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Douglas County Jail expansion faces tax funding debate
Jail Justice Matters and Kansas Appleseed oppose a spring referendum half cent sales tax proposed to fund a 44 million jail expansion and 11 million mental health campus with 5.1 million yearly for expanded behavioral health. Opponents argue mass incarceration is a national issue not a local crisis.
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