Health department lands $75K grant for healthier Douglas County
The Kansas Health Foundation awarded the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department seventy five thousand dollars through its Healthy Communities Initiative. The grant funds plan development and policy work to boost access to nutritious foods in public spaces, workplaces, and local venues as part of Roadmap to a Healthier Douglas County.
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AG Seeks Sign Changes Over Concealed Carry Exempts
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says counties and cities that exempt public buildings from the new concealed carry law must remove or modify No Guns signs. The law allows armed permit holders into buildings without adequate security, while many jurisdictions including Lawrence and Douglas County use a six month exemption. Schmidt proposes temporary regulations requiring clear exemption signs in state or municipal buildings, with a state board set to meet Friday in Topeka to approve them.
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KU Tuition Talks Spur Freshman Orientation
Incoming Kansas University freshmen and families crowded the Kansas Union to discuss costs after the Kansas Board of Regents approved a 4.4 percent tuition rise. Returning students keep tuition steady under the Four-Year Tuition Compact, but first-time enrollees face higher fees. Parents voiced frustration, noting rate hikes are common, with loan interest looming.
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Grants Fund Feasibility Study For Douglas County Food Hub
Douglas County will determine if a local food hub can link producers with restaurants schools and other buyers. Eileen Horn sustainability coordinator announced two grants 58250 from USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant and 10000 from the Kansas Health Foundation to fund the study.
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