Topeka ? Highlights of Thursday’s activities at the Kansas Legislature:

• The Senate approved, 29-10, a $145 million education funding plan relying on existing state revenues and cash reserves to boost aid to schools.
• A $113 million education plan, also relying on existing revenues and cash reserves, received first-round approval in the House on a voice vote.

Clock is ticking:

Thursday was the 53rd calendar day of the session, out of 90 scheduled.