Lawrence board says school closures off the table for now
Lawrence school board members say they will not pursue next year's school closures to fix a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. They reviewed three proposed reduction packages and an equity analysis while agreeing to avoid closure plans, though one member cautioned closures remain a distant option.
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Douglas County CORE seeks $250K to hire entrepreneurship team
Lawrence based Douglas County CORE proposes funding to hire two full-time positions, a director of entrepreneurship and a research navigator, to build an entrepreneurship hub in the county. Kyle Johnson, KU affiliated founder, asserts a 10 year system building effort with metrics to gauge progress and impact.
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Democrats sue over redistricting in Kansas fight
Democrats, civil rights group, and a national elections watchdog filed two lawsuits Monday in Wyandotte County District Court against Kansas officials over a Republican redistricting law. The suits challenge Schwab, Kansas secretary of state, while AG Schmidt pledges a vigorous defense.
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County adds another COVID death in Douglas County
Douglas County records a new COVID-19 death, a man aged 65 to 74, bringing the toll to 130 since March 2020. Cumulative cases reach 24,755 with 93.07 daily 14 day average and 2,323 active cases while LMH Health inpatients drop to 15. Health officials urge vaccination and boosters.
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