By Angela Hatton / Associated Press
Frankfort, KY – The House Education Committee has approved a proposal to allow school districts to sell advertising space on the sides of buses. Democratic state Representative William T. Mills says revenue from the ads would be helpful to local school districts, many of which are hurting in the state's ailing economy. Mills says the measure would bar ads promoting alcohol or tobacco products. Critics fear the ads may lessen school bus safety. The measure awaits a full House vote.