Lawrence school board mulls consolidation reform plans
Lawrence school board members recognize shifts in state funding and enrollment may block closures. The Central and East Lawrence Elementary School Consolidation Group will propose a plan to cut six schools Cordley Hillcrest Kennedy New York Pinckney Sunset Hill to three or four within two years, but the board lacks agreement on exact closures and will hear the group’s recommendations February 27.
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Fresh food lines form for Just Food mobile pantry
Early risers queued outside Just Food warehouse at 1200 Ellith Street for the monthly mobile pantry despite an inch of snow. More than 50 cars waited before 11 a.m. as volunteers distributed seven to 10 tons of food in 90 minutes, feeding hundreds of people including those laid off or on tight disability budgets.
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City halts west Lawrence recreation center plans
Lawrence city commissioners paused bids to design a west Lawrence recreation center as a private development group hinted it may build its own facility to meet local needs. The panel delayed approving a $55 000 Gould Evans contract to craft concepts and cost estimates, awaiting the private sector’s presentation.
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Brownback backs bill feared to enable discrimination
Gov. Brownback's administration backed House Bill 2260 to shield religious liberty, while critics warn it could legalize discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. Lt. Gov. Colyer urged support citing Obama administration actions. Senators and the Lawrence mayor opposed the measure in testimony.
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