No. 8 ranking for Kansas counties in health study
Douglas County is rated the eighth healthiest in Kansas for the second year running, with Riley and Johnson counties first and second. The County Health Rankings study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin uses 35 measures across health behaviors, social and economic factors, and environment to gauge overall health.
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Health report flags Lawrence area's crime and health gaps
Dan Partridge of the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department notes violent crime, sexually transmitted infections, severe housing problems and excessive drinking are below average while education and pollution metrics compare favorably to Kansas. He urges faster improvement to keep ahead of state trends.
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County OKs funding for Dwayne Peaslee Technical Center
County commissioners approved funding to establish the Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center set to open this fall. The project aims to expand local career training and workforce development opportunities.
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Senate OKs budget cutting KU funding by $9.4 million
The Kansas Senate approved a two year budget that funds most state agencies but relies on tax increases to cover gaps. The plan includes a 9.4 million dollar cut to the Lawrence KU campus over two years, with final law changes expected in May as tax increases are debated.
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Lawrence candidates split on new transit hub near 21st Iowa
Six Lawrence City Commission hopefuls debated transit reform at a Wednesday forum hosted by the Voter Education Coalition. Boley and Herbert opposed the proposed multi million dollar transit hub near 21st and Iowa, arguing the site is too remote from Fire Station No. 5.
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