Douglas County poverty drops sharply in five years
Census data show Douglas County poverty fell from 17 percent in 2018 to 13.3 percent in 2023, the second largest decline among Kansas counties. Despite remaining above state and national averages, the drop coincides with substantial federal stimulus spending on social and homeless services by Douglas County and Lawrence, though officials cautioned on exact causes.
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U.S. Census Bureau
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Sarah Plinsky
The
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Poverty Rates across Kansas Counties in 2023
The 2023 poverty rates show Riley at 18 percent, Wyandotte 17.1, Sedgwick 13.6, Douglas 13.3, Shawnee 12.6, Franklin 11.1, Osage 10.8, Jefferson 8.3, Leavenworth 8.3, Johnson 5.3 with Kansas average 11.2 and national 12.5. Changes since 2018 include decreases in Riley, Wyandotte, Douglas, Shawnee, Osage, Leavenworth, and Johnson and increases in Sedgwick, Franklin, and Jefferson.
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Transition Hopes Rise Amid Packed Douglas County Court Schedule
Judges voice concern over January docket as Douglas County readies for a leadership shift with Dakota Loomis set to become district attorney on January 13, replacing Suzanne Valdez. Five jury trials including a double murder and wrongful imprisonment suit test the crowded calendar and staffing changes.
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Douglas County
Dakota Loomis
Douglas
Amy Hanley
Hanley
Rodney Marshall
James McCabrin
Carrady Buchhorn
Buchhorn
Stacey Donovan
Cir Allen Glover
Isaiah Neal
Poll finds most ring in 2025 at home across US
The AP NORC poll shows a majority of U S adults plan New Year’s Eve at home, about 20 percent at a friend or family home, 5 percent out at bars or events. Over half expect to make at least one resolution for 2025 with mixed optimism about personal change.
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Associated Press- Norc Center For Public Affairs Research
Carla Woods
Vinton, Iowa
U.S
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