County approves line management contracts for service queues
Douglas County commissioners authorize the county treasurer to pursue no bid contracts totaling 16500 to 18500 with QLess Line Management. The system will place kiosks at the Lawrence sites to display wait times and guide residents to the shortest line, easing long lines for vehicle registrations and tax payments.
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Kids get days off with local camps planned
Lawrence Public School students in elementary and middle grades have days off on Feb 19 and Feb 25 26 with several camps and activities planned by community groups including a Lawrence Arts Center program titled Please see CAMPS page 5A.
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Pinckney School Election Board
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Lawrence High School
Lawrence
Journal-World
Mike Yoder
Awrence Public
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Kansas bill could prosecute teachers for harmful materials
Kansas lawmakers weigh a bill that would strip protections for teachers from the misdemeanor charge of presenting harmful material to minors in schools. The proposal, supported by Sen. Mary Pilcher-Cook, cites a 2014 Shawnee Mission poster incident and argues state laws should shield children from harmful content in classes.
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Lawmakers pledge support for transparency bill
Kansas legislators back a bill to open private emails of public employees about government business under the Kansas Open Records Act. The measure would require disclosure regardless of form or location, extending to private accounts used for official duties. Attorney General Schmidt notes past use of private email for budget discussions.
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