Kelly signs ban on sanctuary policies for immigrants
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a Republican backed bill blocking local sanctuary ordinances. The measure targets yandotte County and similarly Roeland Park and Lawrence, which had issued immigration friendly ID cards and limited local enforcement. Kelly cited federal responsibility and said local action cannot resolve immigration policy.
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Cottonwood CEO Sharon Spratt Retires After 34 Years
Associates credit Spratt with advancing Lawrence's disability community through Cottonwood Inc. The nonprofit provides services and jobs to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As CEO, she retires this summer after 34 years, noting the entrepreneurial spirit seen in clients taking control of their lives.
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City seeks federal aid for storm water upgrades in Jayhawk study
Lawrence engineers push for federal infrastructure grants to accelerate four proposed Jayhawk Watershed projects totaling 23 to 32 million dollars. City has 6 million budgeted. study by JEC Consulting Group outlines design, bids set for early 2024. Local officials discuss funding options to ease utility rate impact.
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Spring Parade of Homes canceled in Lawrence
Lawrence Home Builders Association cancels the Spring Parade of Homes citing a severe shortage of new houses. Builders sell homes within days, and many spec homes would be sold before the tour, leaving little value for buyers and visitors.
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