Khatib lays out priorities for Lawrence police chief job
Tarik Khatib, a 19 year veteran of the Lawrence Police Department, outlines his focus after being named chief by City Manager David Corliss. He emphasizes community engagement, victim and public education, improved crime-solving strategies, resource optimization, and environmental design to reduce crime. He aims to hold the 10 percent who commit 90 percent of crimes more accountable and to create a safer environment through outreach and partnerships.
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Lawrence group gears up for electric car charging network
A Lawrence based coalition including KU researchers Westar Energy officials and Briggs Nissan is shaping plans for home charging infrastructure to support more electric vehicles. By year end KU hopes to install its first charging station and Briggs Nissan will offer the 100 percent electric Nissan LEAF through a home installation model. The effort aligns with Obama’s call for a million electric cars by 2015 and parallels projects for the Ford Focus Electric and Chevy Volt. Dealers will mail information online and then install charging systems at customers homes.
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Task force weighs closure choices for Lawrence schools
After eight months of study the Lawrence Elementary School Facility Vision Task Force faces a final decision on recommending the closure of one or two elementary schools for 2011-12. The Lawrence school board will decide whether to close any schools amid a projected $3 million budget gap driven by state revenue declines.
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Praeger explains health reform changes for Kansans
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger outlines how federal health care reforms affect Kansans with focus on individual mandates lifetime limits Medicaid and online exchanges at a Lawrence Public Library talk sponsored by the Douglas County Democratic Party. She notes ongoing repeal efforts and urges staying informed through ksinsurance.org while stressing education and thoughtful implementation.
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Lawrence City Commission Candidates Sven Alstrom and Hugh Carter
On Monday voters will learn details about Lawrence City Commission hopefuls Sven Alstrom and Hugh Carter. The upcoming coverage outlines each candidate’s background, platform priorities, and potential impacts on city governance.
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