Douglas County commissioners raised questions about a proposal to expand local social detox services, directing providers to further refine the plan and address concerns about funding and coordination. The proposal shared on Wednesday was to redirect funding from existing social detox ...
A new proposal could increase Douglas County's detox capacity by up to 60% by establishing four to six dedicated detox beds at Avalon Wellness & Recovery Center. On Wednesday, county staff are seeking feedback from the County Commission on redirecting funding from the existing social detox ...
Douglas County Commission candidates will be fielding questions at two forums this month ahead of the August primary election. The first forum is scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, at KU Innovation Park, 2033 Becker Drive. It is hosted by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, and ...
Throughout his more than 30 years of working in government, one thing Porter Arneill has observed about public employees is their humility. “Most of my peers are very humble people, and they don’t like the limelight,” said Arneill, Lawrence's assistant director of Parks, Recreation, ...
Douglas County commissioners expressed an interest in raising motor vehicle fees in 2027, but just how high will be determined during budget discussions next month. Commissioners are wanting to take advantage of a new Kansas law passed this year, Senate Bill 325, that authorizes them to ...
Currently, Douglas County residents pay a $3 fee to the county treasurer's office when renewing their vehicle tags, but that may jump to $10 next year. Douglas County commissioners at their Wednesday meeting will consider increasing motor vehicle fees in 2027 by $7, now that a new state law ...