City considers zoning changes for short term rentals
The commission weighs an ordinance to regulate short term rentals through zoning rules and permits. It would require nonowner-occupied rentals to follow bed and breakfast permit processes, annual inspections, insurance proof, and neighbor notifications, while owner-occupied units face lighter requirements.
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Paras-educator bargaining drive aims at Lawrence district
Paras Goulter, a center’s para-educator and Lawrence Education Association rep, joins about 150 paras seeking collective bargaining rights with the Lawrence school district. Kansas and district officials note limited public employee bargaining, with para units needing board recognition to form. Pay, job security, respect, and professional development are central goals as paras push for recognition and input in education.
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Lawrence school district para-educators seek bargaining rights
Lawrence para-educators earn 9.95 to 12.59 per hour based on duties with computer labs, special education, autism or emotional support. LEA aims to organize a bargaining unit amid turnover, urging inclusion, professional development, and board dialogue while weighing a 50 percent union membership threshold. County reporter Elvyn Jones.
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Douglas County faces oil injection permit clash with Midstates Energy
Wells in Hadl and Thrasher leases near Eudora seek saltwater injection for disposal or enhanced oil recovery, likely the latter given 820 foot depth in the Squirrel Formation. Critics urge more research on seismic risk. a public meeting is set for Nov 20 at Douglas County Fairgrounds.
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Johnsons welcomed a girl and a boy in Lawrence on Sunday
Matthew and Mallory Johnson of Lawrence announce the birth of a girl and Siyue Nie and Menghua Li of Lawrence announce the birth of a boy born Sunday.
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