Two local attorneys are voicing concerns about a potential conflict of interest related to a proposal for Douglas County to adopt a new model for public defense services for those who cannot afford attorneys. County commissioners involved said that although there is overlap in involvement for those working on criminal justice reform, the proposal came to them independently.
As part of its meeting Wednesday, ...
County leaders will soon receive a report from a work group that has been studying issues with public defender services for people who are accused of crimes and cannot afford attorneys.
As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission will receive the report from the Indigent Defense Services Work Group. The report includes concerns with the county’s current panel-based system, and it comes as ...
Lawrence city leaders have approved changes aimed at strengthening the inspection program that is meant to oversee the thousands of rental properties in the city.
As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance that includes several changes to the city’s regulations for property rentals. Commissioners previously discussed a draft of the regulations and agreed that ...
With considerations given to issues such as aesthetics and parking, the City of Lawrence will look to develop a long-term version of a program that has allowed downtown businesses to construct patios and outdoor dining areas in parking stalls during the coronavirus pandemic.
As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted 5-0 to authorize the development of a long-term “parklet” program ...
City leaders will soon consider making changes aimed at strengthening the inspection program for the thousands of rental properties in Lawrence that most residents call home.
As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider adopting an ordinance that includes several changes to the city’s regulations for property rentals. The structure of the city’s current inspection program has ...
The last time that it is believed a Black person was elected to the city of Lawrence’s governing body, people were just beginning to trade horses for automobiles and most homes still didn’t have electricity.
The year was 1912, and though at that time at least three Black men had been elected to multiple terms on Lawrence’s city council over the past 30 years, it would not be a trend that would continue. ...
