Construction slow as Lawrence housing climbs in 2009
Lawrence housing starts rose to 126 single family and duplex permits in 2009 from 114 in 2008 but trails five years earlier when over 300 single family homes and 100 duplexes were built. Builders faced a slow year with many firms halting new projects and turning to remodeling work to survive.
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Bellflower
Monterey Way
Lawrence
Lee Queen
Edmondson Construction
Queen
Yearly totals show Lawrence building permits by year
The table lists yearly permit counts and construction values in Lawrence. From 2004 to 2009, permits range from 114 to 423 and project values from about 75.3 to 171.4 million dollars, with 2006 mis-typed as 12006.
Hundreds rally at state capitol against federal mandates
A rally at the Kansas State Capitol drew about 100 people organized by the Kansas Sovereignty Coalition. Speakers including U S Rep Lynn Jenkins and former party leaders blasted Pelosi Reid and Obama while denouncing health care reform cap and trade, and federal stimulus. The event, tied to a tea party movement, preceded a committee hearing and aimed to oppose Democratic policy.
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Topera
U.S
Lynn Jenkins
R-Kan
House
Nancy Pelosi
D-Calif
Senate
Harry Reid
D-Nev
Jenkins
Dillon House
Capitol
West Lawrence
Tim Huelskamp
R-Fowler
U.S. House
Barack Obama
Chicago
Kansas
Republican Party
Kris Kobach
Obama
Congress
Kansas Sovereignty Coalition
Americans For Prosperity and Political Chips
Graduation party debate tests for alcohol at Lawrence event
Lawrence parents discuss using Breathalyzers for last year seniors before the Project Graduation party at Abe and Jake’s Landing on May 23. They weigh safety and attendance impacts, costs, and liability while debating whether sobriety proof should be required for entry.
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Linda Werner
Anna Callan
Lawrence
Abe
Jake's Landing
Debbie McArthy
Lawrence Shoppers Shift from Local Market
Lawrence trends show fewer locals shopping here while more residents spend money in other markets. The shift highlights regional consumer migration and potential impacts on downtown commerce.
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Lawrence
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