Lawrence briefed on new homelessness department and pallet cabins
Lawrence officials announced the new Homeless Solutions Division with a $2 million 2024 budget. Misty Bosch-Hastings, now Director of Homeless Solutions, described the joint city county plan A Place for Everyone and reported 45 pallet cabins near the Lawrence Community Shelter ready by summer, along with increased shelter capacity and a late January count.
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City Commission approves land use shift for New Boston Crossing
Lawrence officials voting 4-1 approved an amendment to Plan 2040 revising land use along the South Lawrence Trafficway and adjusting residential and open space designations within the New Boston Crossing project area. Commissioner Lisa Larsen opposed. Federal involvement could influence final development steps.
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Lawrence leaders move to turn Turnhalle into event space
Lawrence officials at a Tuesday City Commission meeting preliminarily approved three development incentives for a project to convert the historic Turnhalle building at 900 Rhode Island St. into an event space and restaurant. Commissioners voted 4-0 as Vice Mayor Mike Dever departed before voting.
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Betting on the Super Bowl to shatter records this year
Nearly 68 million American adults plan to bet on the Super Bowl, about a quarter of adults, a record driven by regulated sports betting growth. Bets could reach 23.1 billion with roughly 1.5 billion via legal outlets, per the American Gaming Association and Eilers & Krejcik Gaming.
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