State Journal: Bus belts backed; To the streets; Thankful?

After languishing for two decades in the New Jersey legislature, a bill to require installation of seat belts on school buses may have a chance this year, thanks to a promise of support from Gov. James J. Florio.

Although Mr. Florio's clout is not great these days--his popularity continues to suffer from a tax revolt, and his fellow Democrats were routed in last fall's legislative elections--the endorsement may be enough to revive the bill, say backers.

"I want this to be a case when the interests of our children win out over special interests,'' the Governor said late last month. "There is no reason why advocates for children should be out-gunned in the high-powered lobbying and public-relations battles that take...