County aims to finish crisis center talks by early April
Douglas County moves toward finalizing agreements with Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center to operate the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County. County staff proposed April 5 as the date to present finalized terms to the county commission, highlighting an aggressive schedule.
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City seeks 24 hour staffing at North Lawrence homeless camp
City Manager Craig Owens told commissioners the North Lawrence campsite needs around the clock staffing seven days a week. He noted staffing gaps since resources shifted to an indoor winter shelter at the Community Building, and said the city will raise salaries to attract qualified workers in homelessness services.
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Survey finds half of Lawrence businesses say city unfriendly
A survey of 308 Lawrence business representatives shows 51 percent do not find the city business friendly and a negative reputation cited by developers and firms. Yet 59 percent express satisfaction or high satisfaction with Lawrence as a place to do business.
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Kansas lawmakers condemn lesser prairie chicken listing
In Topeka the House approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 1602 disapproving the federal listing of the lesser prairie chicken as threatened in Kansas and backing efforts to remove the designation. Rep. Ken Rahies urged action while Rep. Tobias SchlingenSiepen argued the measure is symbolic and not a fix. The bird’s habitat has shrunk sharply with about 32,000 remaining. Kansas officials have LR challenged the listing, including an announced lawsuit by Attorney General Kris Kobach. Kansas Sens Marshall and Moran joined a congressional review effort.
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