Journal-World: The Kansas Senate on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a bill that essentially would require the state to approve two 700-megawatt coal-burning power plants in southwest Kansas. After more than three hours of debate, the Senate advanced the measure on a voice vote to set up a final vote today. The bill is expected to pass. However, the key will be whether it gains a two-thirds majority – 27 votes in the 40-member Senate – which would be sufficient to overturn a …