Grass-roots group drafts climate bill lobbys in Washington
Lawrence activist Lynnte Pettengill works from home as a paid staffer for Citizens Climate Lobby a small California based grassroots group with over 6000 volunteers They promote a carrot and stick climate bill aimed at reducing carbon emissions that could win support from conservatives and lawmakers alike Pettengill and other Lawrence activists have joined the effort to push the proposal in Washington
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School board tolls on new police HQ plan in Lawrence
The Lawrence Police Department may build a $30 million headquarters, potentially affecting the Lawrence school district. Officials consider four sites, one being a 60 acre Hallmark land tract.
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Rainfall Improves Douglas County Drought Outlook
Recent rainfall lifts Douglas County from moderate to abnormally dry drought classification per the U S Drought Monitor. The change enhances summer crop prospects and area water levels, marking a shift in local drought status from earlier weeks.
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