City offers voluntary early retirement amid budget shortfall
Lawrence introduces a voluntary early retirement package for eligible employees to reduce a projected 6.6 million budget gap. The plan follows April budget talks that cut 23 full time positions and aims to create vacancies to avoid layoffs. City officials say the program helps make the city more sustainable and address future staffing needs.
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KU Endowment to alter scholarships to meet DEI rules
KU Endowment Association plans restructuring of millions in scholarships to comply with Trump administration diversity rules. Funds previously awarded by gender or race based criteria must accept all applicants and end scholarships partially based on race, origin, age, or disability. Officials warn federal sanctions could jeopardize about 150 million in federal student aid.
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Fundraising under way after federal grant ends for local history program
Douglas County Historical Society launches a campaign to cover a funding shortfall after the Institute of Museum and Library Services terminated a grant supporting online Underground Railroad classroom resources for grades 3 through 12. Directors fear further cuts risk future programs.
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