Lawrence city leaders have taken the first step toward a 2022 budget that, though it would not increase the city property tax rate, would result in residents paying more in taxes than they did last year.
To meet requirements of a new state law, the Lawrence City Commission voted unanimously as part of its meeting Tuesday to set Aug. 31 as the date for a newly required public hearing for exceeding the ...
Expressing appreciation for the results of a long negotiation process, city leaders have approved close to $2 million in pay increases for three unionized employee groups, including the newly unionized solid waste workers.
At its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted unanimously as part of its consent agenda to approve agreements with the Teamsters Union Local No. 696, the Lawrence Police ...
To meet requirements of a new state law, Lawrence city leaders will soon consider whether to take the first step toward a 2022 budget that, though it would not increase the city property tax rate, would result in residents paying more in taxes than they did last year.
As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider setting a date for a newly required public hearing for exceeding the ...
As Lawrence struggles to help the increasing number of people experiencing homelessness, including many living in encampments, the city manager’s recommended budget calls for creating a new division to address the issue.
City Manager Craig Owens’ recommended budget for 2022 allocates $4.78 million in local, state and federal funds toward the new Housing Initiatives division in a manner that would be budget ...
Lawrence city leaders will soon consider approving contracts for three employee groups that are represented by unions, including the first contract for the city’s recently unionized solid waste workers, which calls for $650,000 in pay increases for next year.
As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider agreements with the Teamsters Union Local No. 696, the Lawrence Police ...
Three popular local events are staging a comeback this summer after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, giving the public several chances in the coming weeks to enjoy live music and drinks in the open air.
Lawrence city commissioners approved street party permits this week for the Sandbar Block Party, the outdoor concert series Live on Mass and the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking ...
