Time to reexamine Lawrence mayor system after 70 years
Lawrence commissioners debate whether to switch from a council manager government to a directly elected full time mayor. The current system started in 1952 after a 1950 vote. prior forms dated to 1858. Officials say a serious study is now warranted.
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Vaccine arrives amid deadly surge in Kansas deaths
Kansas health data show a sharp rise in COVID-19 fatalities with a record 45 deaths per day over the past week, lifting the toll to 2,253. The state began distributing Pfizer vaccine to frontline workers, prison staff, and nursing home residents and staff as the outbreak worsens.
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First LMH Health staffer gets COVID vaccine
One month after a public message about tears over the pandemic, LMH Health respiratory therapist Shannon Fletcher became the first person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine there. She called it relief and hopeful for the year ahead.
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LMH OKs budget eyes growth amid rising competition
LMH Health trustees approve a 2021 budget forecasting about 4.5 million in profit after 2019’s poor year and 2020 gains from federal relief. CEO Russ Johnson warns competition from KU Health System and others could tighten Lawrence market while LMH aims for four to five stable years to stay independent.
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