Chamber names local leader to helm Lawrence chamber
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce selects Larry McElwain longtime area businessman and former Warren McElwain Mortuary owner to become chief executive officer on July 1. He will lead a new economic development lead role and work with the Lawrence Douglas County EDC while aiming to rebuild credibility and attract investment amid questions about budget stability and city taxes.
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Larry McElwain
Warren-McElwain Mortuary
McElwain
Gary Toebben
Los Angeles Area
Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Corporation
Lawrence-Douglas County
Bonnie Lowe
Support for teachers amid attrition and reform debate
Gene Budig and Alan Heaps argue for stronger teacher support as a national issue. They cite Rand Corp on teacher impact, high job satisfaction but rising attrition, and costs from turnover. A three part plan emphasizes teacher centered reform, prominent teacher roles, and bipartisan funding and security measures.
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PDE/Gallup
MetLife
National Bureau of Economic Research
National Commission On Teaching and America’s Future
Mark Twain
Gene Budig
Illinois State University
West Virginia University
Kansas University
Alan Heaps
College
New York City
Lawrence to raise minimum wage to 10.10 an hour
Citizens urged to use home rule to lift Lawrence minimum wage to 10.10 dollars per hour pegged to inflation. Proponents say higher wages boost local spending, tax revenue, and overall economy, positioning Lawrence as a leading progressive city in Kansas. The letter emphasizes immediate benefits to low earners and local businesses.
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Kansas
Brett McCabe
Public Forum Debates Kansas Education and Medicare Critique
George Lippencott argues the public forum questions mislead voters by favoring downtown development over agricultural county needs. He cites Medicare Part D flaws and pharmacy discounts versus VA benefits while urging clearer, multi option community planning without central sprawl. He challenges candidate discourse and civic understanding.
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Lawrence
George Lippencott
City asks input on Horizon 2020 plan survey
A Lawrence city update posted a Comprehensive Plan Horizon 2020 survey. The writer reports difficulty understanding the survey's context and options while attempting to complete a copy.
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Policy on Letters to the Journal World Public Forum
The Journal World invites letters under 250 words that serve public interest and avoid libel or name calling. The newspaper may edit letters for clarity while preserving viewpoint. Submitting grants a nonexclusive license to publish copy and distribute. letters must include writer name address and phone number.
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