Governor proposes $80 million for all day kindergarten statewide
Governor Sam Brownback announced an $80 million five year proposal to fully fund all day kindergarten with $2.2 million more for Lawrence USD 497 based on district estimates. He said funding comes from accumulated balances and cited studies showing all day programs boost student readiness.
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Read Across Lawrence Chooses Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson
Lawrence Public Library selects Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson as the 2014 Read Across Lawrence book drawn to spark community dialogue. Marilynne Robinson will discuss the novel at Plymouth Congregational Church on March 6. 500 free copies will be distributed at an early February event with Shane Lopez promoting Making Hope Happen.
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Lawrence commissioners weigh pay raise after 14 years
Lawrence city commissioners will discuss boosting the 9000 annual salary, unchanged since April 1999, as some members argue the raise would aid future candidates. Mayor Mike Dever says the issue centers on enabling potential challengers rather than current pay.
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Cultural council eyes art for new roundabout project
The cultural council hopes to display art in the city’s new roundabout. Officials seek public input and aim to integrate local artists, adding cultural value to the transportation project.
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Percent for Art Considered for New Wakaru wak Legends Roundabout
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission asks the city to add an art project to the Wakaru sa and Legends drives roundabout. Though the resolution does not cover roundabouts, commissioners say the project fits the spirit of Percent for Art, highlighting the open ended rules that aid or hinder such commissions. Since 1986 Lawrence has funded varied works from a $1,000 cowboy piece to a $100,000 trio at the Health Facility.
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Visitability movement aims to ease home access for all
A new accessibility concept asks if a guest in a wheelchair can reach and move through a typical home. The visitability movement promotes simple, affordable design changes to improve entryways and door widths, encouraging more inclusive housing choices.
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