Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Considered by City and County
Lawrence officials and the Douglas County Commission may adopt the joint plan titled A Place for Everyone to curb chronic homelessness. Adoption would commit over 267 million dollars for emergency sheltering resources affordable housing and equity initiatives.
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County rushed flood rules for rural North Lawrence area
In fall 2020 Douglas County faced a flood risk tied to a sod shop sized building north of North Lawrence. County staff drafted urgent stormwater standards, but a final step to place the regulations in the County Code was missed, delaying enforcement for future projects.
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Kansas expands abortion restrictions in new laws
Kansas Republicans override vetoes to pass measures tightening abortion rules. The laws require more reporting to state officials, broaden coercion prosecutions, and direct more funds to anti abortion counseling centers. Planned Parenthood and anti abortion groups react with contrasting claims about protecting women and babies.
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