Lawrence Utilities Costs Rank In Top 20 Among Small Metros
A 2018 based report by Filterbuy and a data journalism outfit finds Lawrence, Kansas, pays utilities about 10 percent above the national median and places in the top 20 for highest utility bills among small metro areas with 100,000 to 349,999 residents. The study relies on filters sold by the air filter company and uses third party data.
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Lawrence's utility costs sit midpack in national comparison
The Census Bureau ranks Lawrence's median total utility costs at 262 dollars per month, 19th of 120 small metro areas, with electric bills 120 dollars, natural gas 70 dollars, sewer and water 58 dollars, and other fuels 33 dollars. Lawrence sits in the top quartile for two major bills and 44th among all 258 metro areas.
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Virus shifts focus in District 3 race for Kansas
In Kansas 3rd District the race between Amanda Adkins and Sharice Davids reflects differing approaches to COVID-19 economic and health impacts. Davids conducts virtual outreach while Adkins campaigns in person in Johnson Wyandotte and Miami counties as voters cite economy and coronavirus as top concerns. A Blue Valley rally underscored how virtual schooling affects families, with one parent recounting the struggle to supervise online math homework.
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Pompeo defies norms with political public appearances
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo faces criticism for a string of politically charged events ahead of the November election. He spoke in Wisconsin and appeared at a Texas megachurch and other venues, drawing Democratic scrutiny over Hatch Act concerns while defending the outreach as explaining foreign policy. Other Cabinet members are traveling to battleground states as the election nears.
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