Town Talk with Chad Lawhorn for August 27, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [County's proposed tax rate cut would be largest in nearly 30 years; a look at how total tax bills are shaping up]( We’ve reported several times how the proposed 3.6 mill property tax rate increase at Lawrence City Hall would be the largest for the city in at least 50 years. But if you are into history — or counting dollars — there is another part of ... [County's proposed tax rate cut would be largest in nearly 30 years; a look at how total tax bills are shaping up]( By: Chad Lawhorn We’ve reported several times how the proposed 3.6 mill property tax rate increase at Lawrence City Hall would be the largest for the city in at least 50 years. But if you are into history — or counting dollars — there is another part of ... August 26, 2024 @ 6:39pm [KU wins $500K grant to develop chatbot, other programs to help new businesses; demolition work to begin soon on downtown buildings]( By: Chad Lawhorn From a chatbot to an angel investor, the University of Kansas has won a $500,000 state grant to kickstart some outside-the-box programs aimed at spurring the creation of new businesses. The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded a FORGE ... August 23, 2024 @ 4:34pm [Islamic Center at 19th and Naismith to increase visibility with new worship space; historic fraternity files expansion plans]( By: Chad Lawhorn On many a basketball game day in Lawrence, the building at the southwest corner of 19th Street and Naismith Drive has been recognized as a great parking spot for busy Allen Fieldhouse, just a couple of blocks away. But it is not always ... August 22, 2024 @ 3:32pm [Big move-in days at KU dorms set for Thursday, Friday, with traffic jams likely; key KU dates, including two big downtown parties]( By: Chad Lawhorn Summer doesn’t end with a bang in Lawrence — but, maybe, a honk or two. You know summer is over when the long line of vehicles — pillows crammed against the back window, a lamp dangling out the passenger door and a bundle of nerves and ... August 21, 2024 @ 3:54pm [New micro-grocery store in downtown Lawrence overcoming the challenges, enjoying the benefits of being small]( By: Chad Lawhorn A bit has changed in the world of corner grocery stores. Finding one, of course, is the biggest change. A popular pastime for certain retiree groups is to try to recite all the locations that used to be a grocery store in Lawrence. Based on ... August 20, 2024 @ 5:57pm [Three questions as the City of Lawrence considers 2025 budget and tax increases]( By: Chad Lawhorn When Lawrence city commissioners conduct the city’s 2025 budget hearing on Tuesday, most casual observers likely will have a single question: What’s it going to do to my taxes? Observers who are slightly more engaged might also have a ... August 19, 2024 @ 7:49pm You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044