The following stories were released for publication the week of March 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 CNS stories may not be published elsewhere without written permission from the VCU School of Mass Communications.

Legislature heads to overtime on budget [Attn Obenshain, Athey districts]

Virginia wants to take a bite out of tooth decay

Legislators pass tax relief for elderly, disabled [Attn Richmond, NOVA]

Depriving use of a phone could be a misdemeanor [Attn Henrico, Goochland]

Local farmers qualify for federal drought relief [Attn Tidewater, Smithfield]

DMV may help snag illegal voters [Attn NOVA]

Gilbert's mark on session: capital punishment [Attn Shenandoah, Page, Rappahannock]

Athey's bill lets Virginians keep guns in glove compartment [Attn Shenandoah area]

Rural localities win fight over road funding [Attn Scott County]

Instead of political points, they score basketball points [with photos]

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