LJWorld.com Headlines for March 8, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> ['A huge gap': City leaders review plan to allocate $1.64M in pandemic relief aid to affordable rentals]( Lawrence city leaders have gotten their first look at a plan to allocate $1.64 million in federal funds for homelessness and affordable housing toward affordable rental units. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission ... ['A huge gap': City leaders review plan to allocate $1.64M in pandemic relief aid to affordable rentals]( By: Rochelle Valverde Lawrence city leaders have gotten their first look at a plan to allocate $1.64 million in federal funds for homelessness and affordable housing toward affordable rental units. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission ... March 7, 2023 @ 10:22pm [County says it misspoke when it said it hadn't looked at county-owned property for homeless project; review was done and produced 'strong reservations']( By: Chad Lawhorn In the course of one day, Douglas County officials have changed their tune on whether they think a proposed village project for the homeless would be appropriate on county-owned land behind the Lawrence Community Shelter. On Monday, a top ... March 7, 2023 @ 7:20pm [Kansas Republicans want to cut $1 billion in taxes, but the Democratic governor is pushing back]( By: By Dylan Lysen, Jim McLean, Kansas News Service The Republican-dominated Kansas Senate has passed a pair of bills that would drastically reduce taxes on income and retirement payments. With the spring legislative session about halfway over, the Senate has also passed a plan to eliminate both ... March 7, 2023 @ 4:52pm [County leaders to hear more about budget process and timeline this week]( By: Austin Hornbostel The start of Douglas County’s annual budget process is right around the corner, and county leaders are set to hear more this week about how it’ll work and what steps come next. The Douglas County Commission will be presented with an ... March 7, 2023 @ 4:25pm [District shares additional details about providing public comment ahead of school closing hearings]( By: Rochelle Valverde The Lawrence school district has provided additional details about how residents may submit public comment regarding the potential closures of Broken Arrow and Pinckney elementaries. As the Journal-World reported Monday, the public hearing for ... March 7, 2023 @ 4:18pm [Lawrence man ordered to stand trial for murder, felony DUI in connection with fatal 2022 crash]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man was ordered on Monday in Douglas County District Court to stand trial for second-degree murder and felony DUI after witnesses testified that he was speeding and passing cars on the shoulder before running a stop sign and crashing ... March 7, 2023 @ 3:34pm ['For women, for life, for freedom': KU community to hold campus rally for victims of Iranian government]( By: Staff Report The University of Kansas' Iranian Community is holding a rally on the KU campus to bring attention to continued human rights abuses by the government of Iran. The rally will occur Wednesday, which is International Women's Day, from 1 to 2 p.m. ... March 7, 2023 @ 1:47pm [Lawrence police blotter for March 7, 2023]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity within the last 24 hours. Each afternoon the Lawrence Police Department releases a list of officer activity up to 6 a.m. on the date listed and extending back to 6 a.m. on the previous ... March 7, 2023 @ 3:45pm [Recent filings shed more light on investigation, incriminating statements by Raintree Montessori worker in child sex crimes case]( By: Chris Conde As a Douglas County district judge grapples with whether to admit an alleged confession into evidence and whether to lower a defendant's bond, recent court filings have shed more light on what led to sex-crime charges against a Lawrence child ... March 7, 2023 @ 1:03pm 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