Lawrence sales tax up 4.5 amid 2025 budget forecasts
Chad Lawhorn notes five months into the year Lawrence taxables rise 4.5 percent from last year as city budget planners push for about 5 percent growth to meet the 2025 budget, with May numbers improving after declines. The piece compares Lawrence to other Kansas markets and outlines 2026 forecasting challenges amid tariff and inflation uncertainty.
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Lawrence Schools Foundation marks 40th year with Founders Scholarship
Annie Myers notes LSF continues to support USD497 through diverse efforts including early childhood education expansion with Woodlawn and Sunflower preschools. A Founders Scholarship for 2025 2026 will honor seniors who show leadership service and community impact, reflecting the founders' legacy.
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