State Journal: Pop go the schools; 'Wimp' lobby; Chastity bill chastised

In the first flush of enthusiasm of the new legislative year, lawmakers across the nation are tackling a highly diverse array of education related bills.

In West Virginia, for example, House members spent three hours last month arguing over a bill to allow the sale of soft drinks in schools.

The bill was backed by soft drink manufacturers and some school administrators, who hope to use revenues from pop sales for school activities. Critics faulted the measure for encouraging use of...