The following stories were released for publication the week of Feb. 12, 2006. CNS articles are e-mailed to our clients as Microsoft Word documents and are posted here in the same format. They are best viewed online with Microsoft Internet Explorer. CNS stories may not be published elsewhere without written permission from the VCU School of Mass Communications.

A witness to history recalls Dr. King as 'a visionary'

A witness to history recalls Dr. King and the civil rights movement

Tossing that cigarette butt could cost you $250

Senators want to ensure illegal aliens don't vote [Attn NOVA]

Minority Business Department is under new leadership

Senators cut an issue down to size: grass
[Attn Williamsburg, Suffolk, Franklin, Smithfield, Gloucester]

Background checks would target sexual predators
[Attn Warren, Fauquier, Scott County, NOVA]

Teen drinking bill takes aim at parents [Attn Hanover, Caroline, Henrico -- McDougle]

Delegate Hall proposes plan to attack violent crime [Attn Richmond, Petersburg]

Sen. Quayle wants more oversight on imported sludge [Attn Suffolk, Tidewater, Smithfield]

Farm wineries can host promotional events, delegates say [Attn Fauquier, NOVA]

Sen. Potts wants to raise sales tax to fund roads [Attn Fauquier, Loudoun, Clarke, NOVA]

Textbook reform bill passes House, goes to Senate
[Attn Wytheville, Commonwealth Times, Richmond]

Students ask legislators to mind the gap [Attn Richmond.com, Commonwealth Times]

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