Highlights of Wednesday’s activities at the Kansas Legislature:

• The House rejected a bill pledging more money for education and providing a huge tax break for married couples, but elements of a school finance plan began to emerge.
• Libraries would have to shield minors from Internet pornography and could not let them borrow R-rated videos under a bill advanced in the House.

Also:

• A House commtitee endorsed a bill allowing prosecutions for attacking, injuring or killing a fetus.

Clock is ticking: Wednesday was the 59th calendar day of the session, out of 90 scheduled.