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Bill would toughen Virginia's texting while driving law

A bill has been proposed that would toughen Virginia's texting while driving laws.

Tags: texting while driving, Rich Anderson, Virginia General Assembly, George Barker

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Dulles tolls could be decided by state budget talks

It was just one of many items in a huge $85 billion two year state budget plan but it could make a difference in commute costs over the next few years for drivers who use the Dulles Toll Road.

Tags: Dulles Toll Road, Metro Rail, dulles airport, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, George Barker

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Repeal of 'Kings Dominion law' fails again

The effort to repeal the so-called "Kings Dominion law" that prevents local schools from opening before Labor Day has died again.

Tags: George Barker, Jane Strauss, Kings Dominion law, Fairfax County, school start times

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Texting while driving could become a primary offense in Va.

A Senate Transportation committee approved approved legislation this week that would allow police to pull over drivers who are texting.

Tags: texting, distracted driving, texting while driving, Virginia General Assembly, George Barker

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