Consensus on Lawrence elementary closings eludes task force
Lawrence Elementary School Facility Vision Task Force fails to reach a consensus on closing one or two of Cordley Pinckney and Wakarusa Valley next year. They plan to decide next week while weighing savings versus impact on remaining schools and a future bond to fund renovations and construction.
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Lawrence weighs Ripple Glass plan for city recycling expansion
Lawrence leaders study Ripple Glass proposal to add four curbside drop bins with a bunker storage area and transport glass to Ripple's Kansas City plant. Start up about 30000 dollars, monthly bin maintenance around 600, potential savings from landfill fees about 2300 dollars monthly if 100 tons monthly recycled. decision hinges on trash task force guidance.
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Shelter move setback as suit is dismissed in Kansas case
Douglas County District Judge Sally Pokorny dismissed the Lawrence Community Shelter lawsuit aimed at clearing relocation from downtown to a vacant warehouse at 3701 Franklin Park Circle near the Douglas County Jail. The ruling did not decide covenants but found lack of proper standing, leaving the shelter's planned move from 10th and Kentucky uncertain. Shelter Director Loring Henderson declined to comment on the decision.
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Senate keeps funding for special education in budget
Kansas Senate advances a budget bill cutting general state aid but adding 25.3 million in the current year for special education to avoid losing federal aid. A proposal to strip the special ed funding failed 16 to 23, highlighting tensions with Governor Brownback. Senators noted potential federal penalties for not maintaining effort in school finance and urged keeping district needs in mind.
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Energy upgrade loan program for homeowners
A program opens on Wednesday allowing homeowners to obtain loans up to 20000 dollars for energy efficiency improvements. The initiative outlines eligibility and the application process to access this funding.
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