Local politics: Derusseau eyes Douglas County commissioner race
Derusseau, a KU Endowment Association employee and longtime Douglas County activist, plans to run for county commissioner though no candidate has filed by the June 1 deadline. She emphasizes infrastructure, public safety, and tax base growth as key goals while outlining prior service with the Lawrence Police Foundation and United Way. Primary elections are August 2 with a general on November 8.
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Restaurant inspections show mixed compliance in Douglas County
Conrad Swanson reports from Lights and Sirens that state rules guide restaurant inspectors who work with out of compliance eateries to restore safety. Several spots including Tokyo Sushi Bar and Baan Thai are listed as out of compliance, while Johnny’s North Lawrence and Wheel Pizza remain in compliance after recent checks.
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Douglas County
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Baan Thai
Goodcents
Kasold Drive
Jazz
Louisiana
AVID program aims to diversify AP enrollment in district
The AVID program, begun in 2012, has grown from about 30 to over 250 students districtwide and seeks to align AVID elective enrollment with school demographics to broaden access to AP courses. Priority goes to low income, first generation, and underrepresented groups, with deadlines varying by school and applications on usd497.org.
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Kansas State Department of Education
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