Kansas bill could derail local guaranteed income plan
Lawrence health leaders say HB 210 would stop Douglas County from piloting a guaranteed income program for low income single mothers, framing it as a preemption move to curb local solutions. Community health advocates warn against limiting home rule as poverty concerns persist.
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Parks and Rec may cut services or add fees
Lawrence Parks and Recreation and Culture department faces a $6.5 million 2026 budget gap and may scale back programming unless existing entry fees rise or new ones are added. Director Luis Ruiz warned the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that fee discussions will occur during ongoing city budget talks with no final decisions yet.
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Ranking hAs research funds regionally and nationally
Chad Lawhorn reports that rankings influence regional and national research funding. A Trump directed NIH policy change on an administrative spending cap could create a 30 to 40 million dollar budget gap for EU if courts permit the policy to take effect.
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Lawrence man admits drinking six shots before pool hall gunfire
A 22-year-old Lawrence man told police he drank six shots of liquor before riding in a car with six others, pulled a gun, and shot a front-seat passenger, critically injuring him. Cody Allen Gore Holland faces aggravated battery and unlawful discharge charges in city limits. He described the shooting as an accident but told officers it was his fault.
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