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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2016
Page
1
Downtown Lawrence and East Lawrence residents may face a decision on a supersized grocery store at the former Borders site on Seventh and New Hampshire Streets. The project remains under consideration with supporters urging a larger market to serve the area.
The former Borders store at Seventh and New Hampshire streets, shown in a 2012 Journal-World photo, could be torn down as part of Lawrence's evolving grocery market dynamics.
GreenPlay LLC presented surveys of nearly 2000 Lawrence residents to the Parks and Rec Advisory Board and steering committee as they craft a 10-year master plan. Pat O'Toole said the plan envisions new facilities like a Kansas River corridor and botanical gardens, but acknowledged city budget constraints and a pending 2017 budget with personnel cuts.
Lawrence officials critique Topeka arts view after commissioner Matthew Herbert compared the two communities in a budget dispute. He cited cuts to the Lawrence Arts Center and East Ninth Street funding, saying he prefers Lawrence to avoid becoming Topeka. Local reactions mentioned a library staffer spouse and online comments in Topeka.
Lawrence and Kansas districts confront a looming teacher shortage as education majors dwindle. A Kansas State Board of Education task force notes fewer college students pursuing teaching, risking future vacancies. Lawrence district shows stable hiring with 118 certified departures last year, about a third due to retirement.
A federal appeals court in Washington DC will fast track an appeal that could affect voting rights for thousands in Kansas Georgia and Alabama. The DC Circuit set an expedited schedule with July and early August deadlines for written arguments in a challenge led by voting rights groups against Brian Newby head of the Election Assistance Commission regarding documentary proof of citizenship on federal registration forms.
More than 750 cyclists are expected to roll into town for the eighth annual Tour of Lawrence which kicks off Friday. The multi day event brings riders through local routes and showcases community support.
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