Weather report for Tuesday
Today variable cloudy skies with northeast winds at 5 to 15 mph. High near 34 with cooler temperatures expected through the day.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 2000
Page
3
Today variable cloudy skies with northeast winds at 5 to 15 mph. High near 34 with cooler temperatures expected through the day.
At 7 p.m., Burlington Vermont witnessed a bright display of the Northern Lights, described as moonlike in brightness. The aurora illuminated snow and objects with a blood red hue while blue, yellow, and white streamers added color. The report notes sunset times and a cool forecast with variable clouds and a temperature around 17.
The Senate Education Committee unanimously endorsed a plan requiring local school boards to hold public hearings on school uniforms. The bill gained momentum as lawmakers discussed dress codes, with amendments offered to shape the measure.
Lawrence school board members criticize SB 368 seeking public hearings on dress codes by year end. They warn it intrudes on local control while noting few area schools favor uniforms. The bill would set hearing requirements and allow some student input, with exemptions for religious/philosophical objections and aid for low income students.
In committee at 9 am Appropriations Room 514-5 a briefing on social and rehabilitation services from Secretary Janet Schalansky. At 1:30 pm Federal and State Affairs 313-S hearing on HB 2653 making ticket scalping a misdemeanor. Session starts 11 am with no debates scheduled.
Rep George Dean could be the only legislator to serve while drawing a pension if a Senate passed bill ends the retire and return practice. The issue drew comments from Senate and House members as hearings proceed and votes loom.
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