Tag: Lawrence
USD 497 Lawrence consciously deceives school board and parents about reading proficiency
According to the Lawrence Journal-World, USD 497 Chief Academic Officer Patrick Kelly announced at the June 10 board meeting that…
KSBRC workshops in June to cover creation of a school budget
The next round of training workshops for school board members sponsored by the Kansas School Board Resource Center, a subsidiary…
Douglas County officials compete to see who can raise property tax the most
Douglas County residents are being hammered by government-spending-induced inflation. U.S. Census data show the county has almost 3,000 fewer residents…
Kansas schools duck questions about sex education standards
It has traditionally been a parent’s decision what — and when — their children are taught about sex. New national…
Sandbar suit leads to legislative due process victory
The Sandbar in Lawrence yesterday dismissed a lawsuit that prompted Kansas legislators to fix the Kansas Emergency Management Act. Sandbar…
‘Energy Choice Act’ would prevent cities from banning natural gas
Concerned about movements in places like Berkeley, California, Seattle, and — ironically — Lawrence, to either ban natural gas in…
Kansas Justice Institute, Sandbar owner sue over unconstitutional curfew
LAWRENCE, Kan. — A curfew forcing the Sandbar and other bars to stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m. due to…
Lawrence Considering Affordable Housing Proposals
Lawrence made headlines recently for a proposal being considered by the city’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board. Voters in Lawrence last…
“Public-Private” Deals Bilk, Milk KU, Lawrence
Ten years ago, the City of Lawrence set up a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and a Transportation Development District to…
Lawrence City Commission Nixes Citizen Demand to Limit Free Speech
Seemingly untroubled by a planned “flag-dragging march” in downtown Lawrence, certain Lawrence citizens were offended by the “Defend our Flag”…
Two Arrested for Deadly Lawrence Shoot-out. “Main Guy” Still At Large?
On early Sunday morning, October 1, three people people were shot dead in Lawrence, Kansas. On Tuesday, October 17, the…
Woman Warned Away from Westport Violence Dies in Lawrence Shoot-Out
“I encouraged them to go to Lawrence instead of Westport because Westport has been so violent and dangerous,” Gretchen Brown…
Shawnee Mission North “Indians” Tell Lawrence PC Police to Back Off
Honoring their proud tradition, the “Indians” of Shawnee Mission North have stood firm in the face of PC criticism. The…