As I've posted on this before, thought I'd close the loop. The "simple majority" measure for school levies passed the legislature on Thursday (4/12) and now it proceeds to the voters for approval. Sen. Ken Jacobsen (46th) did indeed switch his final vote from NO to YES. Thanks to all who contacted him on that matter.
BTW, I notice that there is no "education" category in the pull-down subject menu -- reason for that?