Justice Matters assembly weighs housing and jail reforms
Nearly 2,000 attendees heard a 22-church coalition urge city and county leaders to back an affordable housing trust fund and an independent criminal justice review. Mayor Amyx and Vice Mayor Soden faced questions on a $15 million five year housing investment, capital improvement plan funding, a $1.5 million 2017 housing allocation, and a plan to eliminate the housing wait list by January 1, 2019.
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Lawrence firm lands supercomputer deal
Lawrence based KalScott Engineering Inc. announced it was selected to finish building artificial intelligence called SOPHIA for the Air Force. The firm owned by two Kansas University graduates was chosen last summer to train a super computer to understand Defense Department contracting as part of a pilot for streamlining acquisitions.
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East Ninth Project clears its next hurdle
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission voted to recommend the design development document for the East Ninth Street arts corridor. The panel urged ongoing review of public artwork during the technical phase.
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Free State Festival Set For Free Public Enemy Show In Lawrence
The 2016 Free State Festival will present a free outdoor concert by Public Enemy led by Chuck D and Flavor Flav on Saturday June 25 outside the Lawrence Arts Center on New Hampshire Street between Ninth and 10th. Gates open at 6 30 p m. The festival runs June 20 25 with presenters Maria Bamford and Jad Abumrad and a full schedule to be released May 1.
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Inside Business: Join Us at Facebook and X
The LJWorld business desk invites readers to follow and engage via Facebook at Facebook.com/LJWorld and Twitter at Twitter.com/LJWorld for updates, insights, and real time discussions on market trends and local business developments.
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KU Big Event Adds Thousands of Gloves This Year
The KU Big Event departs from prior years with thousands of work gloves donated or gathered, reducing cost as volunteers prepare for the season. The feature notes emphasis on hands on service and community engagement.
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