Thunderstorm outbreak spawns ten tornadoes across states
Weather history notes severe storms along a cold front from Minnesota to northeastern Texas producing 10 tornadoes. Sun and Moon data show sunset and moonrise timings with no moonrise tomorrow. Local timestamps: 6:16 am sunrise, 6:37 pm sunset, 6:38 pm sunset, 9:40 am moonset.
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House panel backs $50 per pupil school funding rise
The Kansas House Appropriations Committee reversed itself on funding to raise per pupil spending by 50 dollars for the 2000-01 year, despite budget concerns. The plan, supported by Rep. Mike Farmer, would use general fund money and depend partly on possible federal nursing home dollars. Democr ats praised the shift as a spending boost for public schools.
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KanEd bill advances in Kansas House for high speed network
A House committee approved a bill to create the Kansas Education Technology Network Kan Ed to connect public schools and libraries with high speed Internet and enable long distance learning across rural areas. The measure cites $4.5 million from tobacco settlement funds but omits a funding source. passage to Senate eyed amid cautious critique from Rep. Dean and Rep. O Connor.
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Senate rejects partial birth abortion ban proposal
TOPEKA AP The Kansas Senate on Thursday defeated an plan to restrict partial birth abortions on an 18-21 vote. The measure would have banned the procedure except when two physicians say a woman's life is at risk. Sen Nancey Harrington tried to add the amendment to a bill on preventing profits from fetal tissue sales. The Senate passed the main bill 37-3 after defeating Harringtons amendment. Governors stance and potential legal challenges were noted as lawmakers questioned viability and constitutionality while House actions continued.
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