26 Apr 2001
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 2001
Page
1
Yesterday Almanac records a severe storm period with 47 tornadoes across Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The outbreak killed 16 people, with times listed from 8:09 p.m. to 9:28 a.m. and planets Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn appearing in the morning and evening sky.
A House Senate conference committee agreed in principle to harsher penalties for repeat drunken driving offenders. A fourth DUI would trigger a mandatory 15 month prison term, while second and third convictions keep jail time unchanged. Fines rise for first to 1500 and second to 1500, with reinstatement fees increasing from 50 to 100.
The Senate Education Committee endorsed a bill to waive the minimum day requirement for students when schools are damaged by disasters. After the tornado that heavily damaged Haisington High School, lawmakers plan to debate the measure. It would let the Kansas State Board of Education waive 186 school days without a new bill each case.
A deadly F-4 tornado struck Hoisington Saturday night, surprising veteran storm chasers and even the latest radar advances. NWS meteorologists say the storm formed and intensified too quickly for detection, challenging beliefs about tornado warning reliability and raising questions about radar signatures. Residents recall warnings as power failed and authorities assessed the unusual displacement and speed of the storm.
The Kansas Senate rejected a bill to add 60 million dollars to public education via higher sales and estate taxes. It would have raised base per pupil aid to 3910 dollars and expanded special education funding, with debate highlighting party splits and potential alternative tax measures to fund schools.
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