City manager pushes fewer Lawrence public meetings
New City Manager Tom Markus proposes cutting Lawrence City Commission meetings from four to three per month, with one session as a work meeting. He cites extensive staff time spent on agenda prep and says changes would improve productivity and align with city priorities.
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Baldwin City Man Turns Bicycle Hobby Into Home Business
Elvyn Whaley of Baldwin City built a home business from collecting and restoring bicycles. A rusty 1950s bike sparked his passion, leading to a wall packed garage of bikes including folding commuters, fat tires, a tricycle, a tandem, and vintage Stingray. Friends encouraged him at estate sales, where he bought bikes to fix and resell.
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Democrats seek special session on Kansas school funding
Democratic leaders in Kansas circulate a petition to force Gov. Sam Brownback to convene a special legislative session after the Kansas Supreme Court rejected a new school funding plan and set a June 30 deadline. The effort requires two-thirds signatures in both chambers, amid Republican control.
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