Stronger ban on texting while driving proposed Washington Examiner Under the six-month-old ban, a police officer can't pull over an otherwise law -abiding motorist even if he's mashing the keys in plain sight. … and more

Chan Lowe's take on public officials and text messaging Broward Politics (blog) Our editorial cartoonist, Chan Lowe, has a funny take on the issue of public officials using text messaging to circumvent the spirit of the Sunshine Law . … and more

Pa. highway safety laws get poor rating Pittsburgh Post Gazette … belt enforcement law (one that can be enforced in the absence of other violations); a motorcycle helmet requirement; and a ban on texting while driving. …

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Seacoast police ready to use law against texting Foster’s Daily Democrat PORTSMOUTH — Texting while driving has been illegal for since Jan. 1, but Seacoast law enforcement heads said late last week that … New law banning texting while driving has taken effect Northern Star Online all 3 news articles

Can Science Rescue Religion? Huffington Post (blog) Meantime, kids around the world are dressing, dancing, and texting their way to convergence in a global consumerist culture. Government, economy, science … and more

Death penalty, texting while driving among key issues this session Lawrence Journal World Since the death penalty was reinstated in 1994, there have been no executions as appeals and challenges to the law continue. • Gov. … and more

The texting trend Great Falls Tribune Because of its distraction potential, many states have passed laws prohibiting texting while driving. Montana is yet to pass such a law , although Missoula … and more