Lawrence school budget plans mill levy raise for 2023-24
Lawrence school district faces closures staff cuts and state funds that bring in millions for 2023 24 while administrators seek a slight rise in property taxes The school board is set to choose the maximum budget and mill levy for 2023 24 at Monday's meeting After voting the budget can shrink but not exceed the set maximum
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Writing Class Opens At DARE Center For Homeless
A new writing class led by Brian Daldolph launches this week at the Lawrence DARE Center for the Homeless. The program invites housed and unhoused community members to craft and share stories, meeting Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at 944 Kentucky St. Free to attend with coffee water and writing materials provided.
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Former leader calls for more autonomy at Haskell University
Venida Chenault former Haskell Indian Nations University president argues for greater autonomy from the Bureau of Indian Education saying federal oversight slows hiring and responsiveness to evolving college needs. She cites a two year effort to loosen degree requirements and urges faster, education aligned changes.
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Bert Nash plans 24 unit supportive housing complex
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center aims to build a 24 unit supportive housing complex by early to mid 2025 to aid individuals facing homelessness and behavioral health disorders. The project carries an estimated cost of 12 million to 13.65 million, reflecting the agency's push to address housing issues aligned with mental health care.
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Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
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Rain likely High 83 Low 63 forecast 8B sports
Weather section notes a warm day with highs near 83 and lows around 63. Forecasters predict spotty rain chances impacting outdoor plans.
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