School finance countdown

The state Supreme Court has given lawmakers until April 12 to produce a constitutional school finance plan.

Thursday’s highlight

In less than an hour, the Senate advance a proposed constitional amendment that would prohibit same-sex marriage. The focus now is on whether the measure can get the required two-thirds vote in the House, and whether that can happen fast enough to put the issue before voters on the April 5 ballot.

Today’s schedule:

10:30 a.m.: Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, D-Topeka, conducts news conference

11 a.m.: Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ office releases policy on wind energy development.

Quote of the day:

“This is a sad day in the Kansas Senate and a sad day in Kansas.”

— State Sen. John Vratil, R-Leawood, talking about the constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.