Lawrence school board backs fundraising policy ban on door to door solicitations
The Lawrence school board signaled support for a draft fundraising policy that would ban district door to door solicitations by schools classes teams or clubs. The measure, supported by policy committee members Shannon Kimball and Kelly Jones, will return for May 29 approval and could affect events like the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School Fun Run.
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Protesters rally at Statehouse to reignite Poor People's Campaign
Dozens gathered at the Kansas Statehouse on Monday to push a Poor People's Campaign with ties to Martin Luther King Jr. The event followed nationwide plans at about 40 state capitols. Speakers highlighted poverty, healthcare, education, incarceration risks, and child welfare, with organizers raising bail funds for Black mothers in Wyandotte and Jackson counties.
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City weighs warmer LEDs for Lawrence streetlights
Lawrence leaders will decide at today’s commission meeting whether to pursue an agreement with Westar Energy to install warmer colored LED bulbs in the city streetlights. Westar recommends against the warmer LEDs, cites liability, and notes operating and service rates would stay the same. Westar currently operates about 5,000 lights in Lawrence.
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City Commission reviews mural proposal for Lawrence library
The Lawrence City Commission will review a plan to paint a mural on the library exterior led by Women of Color. If allowed, it proceeds to Cultural Arts and Historic Resources commissions before final city review. library board supports. Maintenance costs are unknown. City Hall meet at 5 45 p.m. today.
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