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House Rules chairman refuses to hear texting ban on teenage drivers

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 5, 2017//

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House Rules chairman refuses to hear texting ban on teenage drivers

House Rules chairman refuses to hear texting ban on teenage drivers

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 5, 2017//

It looks like the state’s newest drivers may still tap away at and chat on their cell phones. Rep. Phil Lovas, R-Peoria, who chairs the House Rules Committee, confirmed today...

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