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Legislative progress on providing veterans with access to psychedelic therapies like psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, hit a roadblock last week as Virginia lawmakers decided not to advance a bill aimed at expanding mental health treatments for veterans. As Henrico Citizen reported, the bill,...

In a peculiar campaign strategy, Derrick Anderson, the Republican candidate running in Virginia’s seventh congressional district, has been seen in photographs with a family that is not his own. What Happened: Anderson, who is childless and lives alone with his dog, was featured in pictures...

Kamala Harris has a surprisingly narrow edge over Donald Trump in Virginia, which has been a stronghold for the Democrats in the past several presidential elections. What Happened: A poll carried out by the University of Mary Washington from September 3-9 shows Harris leading Trump by a slim margin...

Vermont Gov. Scott To Weigh On Drug Safe Consumption Site Bill And More Vermont’s House of Representatives recently gave a green light to a measure that would set up a psychedelic-assisted therapy working group. Its eight members would be tasked with providing recommendations on regulation of...

As the United States braces for the 2024 national elections, pivotal state elections on Tuesday have become a focal point for gauging the political climate. Among the key races, the gubernatorial contest in Kentucky is particularly riveting, with the incumbent fighting to retain his position, while...

Virginia’s Governor, Glenn Youngkin, announced on Tuesday that he does not anticipate endorsing a candidate in the upcoming 2024 presidential primary, The Hill reported. Youngkin stated at the Economic Club of Washington, “I don't expect to endorse anyone. I...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has disclosed that it had seized cryptocurrencies valued at approximately $1.7 million between March and July of the current year. According to the official document, "The Federal Bureau of Investigation gives notice that property listed was seized for...

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating a fatal Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) crash in Virginia, suspected of using an automated driving system, CNBC reports. A team has been dispatched to delve into a fatal crash in Virginia involving a Tesla believed to have been operating on a partially automated...

As people near the age of retirement, one frequent consideration is whether or not to move to a new state that is most friendly for retirees. A new study uses a variety of factors to determine the best states for retirees. What Happened: Benzinga recently shared the results of a study that...

Marijuana Legalization Plan In New Hampshire New Hampshire lawmakers, seeking to legalize a marijuana measure, are working on a plan to advance reform this session, Marijuana Moment first reported. The plan is to remove provisions allowing home cultivation and annulling past marijuana...

Not all is bad news for psychedelics in Virginia. After House lawmakers stalled a bill for the medical use of psilocybin in severe mental health cases, an education and health subcommittee approved another bill calling for the state-level rescheduling of psilocybin and...

Minnesota Cannabis Legalization Bill On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee in Minnesota held a first hearing on a bill to legalize marijuana, reported Marijuana Moment. “The prohibition of cannabis is a failed system that has not achieved the desired goals and has had...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has sought support from its customers for a Virginia State House bill that will spare the company from having to go through administrative hearings each time it wants to open a sales outlet in the region. What Happened: Tesla told car owners that due to the current...

After a positive start of Virginia's 2023 state congressional session, one of the two projects seeking to legalize psychedelics in Virginia received a negative vote from a key House panel on Wednesday, January 18. Introduced on Jan. 4 by Del. Dawn Adams (D) to the Virginia General...

Virginians are approaching the second anniversary of having legalized marijuana, yet a framework for legal sales is still in the making. To that end, a GOP lawmaker wrapped up 2022 by introducing a measure under which a regulated commercial market in the Commonwealth would kick off in...