Virginia

State Lawmakers Consider Psilocybin Legislation to Expand Access and Reduce Penalties

2025-05-06T13:56:07-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/24K-Production Across the United States, lawmakers are increasingly reconsidering psilocybin policy in response to growing evidence of its therapeutic potential. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in particular species of mushrooms. Once stigmatized and criminalized, scientists and policymakers are reevaluating it as a promising treatment for mental health conditions such as [...]

State Lawmakers Consider Psilocybin Legislation to Expand Access and Reduce Penalties2025-05-06T13:56:07-04:00

AI Gun Detection Legislation: A Look at State-Level Approaches

2025-02-18T22:23:44-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Nastco The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and public safety is rapidly evolving, with state legislatures across the country considering policies related to AI-driven firearm detection technology, something we covered on our podcast recently. While some states embrace AI-powered surveillance tools to enhance school security, others impose strict limitations on its deployment in [...]

AI Gun Detection Legislation: A Look at State-Level Approaches2025-02-18T22:23:44-05:00

Cryptocurrency Legislation in 2024: Key State Initiatives

2024-10-08T15:50:44-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Funtap As cryptocurrency continues to shape global financial systems, U.S. states are increasingly introducing legislation to regulate its use. From allowing payments in digital currencies to banning cryptocurrency ATMs, state governments are focusing on balancing innovation with consumer protection. This article examines the latest cryptocurrency legislation across several states—Arizona, Kansas, New Jersey, New [...]

Cryptocurrency Legislation in 2024: Key State Initiatives2024-10-08T15:50:44-04:00

State Lawmakers Tackle Teacher Exodus: New Legislation Aims to Raise Minimum Salaries and Retain Educators

2024-08-28T14:14:07-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/runna10 Every year in the United States, a growing number of teachers leave their positions. While there are multiple reasons for this alarming trend, many teachers point to inadequate compensation as a significant factor. Other contributing issues include being overworked and navigating complex politics within school administrations and boards. However, the insufficient pay [...]

State Lawmakers Tackle Teacher Exodus: New Legislation Aims to Raise Minimum Salaries and Retain Educators2024-08-28T14:14:07-04:00

Legislation on Doctors’ Ability to Offer Life-Ending Care to Terminally Ill Patients

2024-03-20T15:01:06-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/sittithat tangwitthayaphum State legislators have grappled with policies surrounding physicians offering life-ending care to terminally ill patients for many years. Life-ending care enables medical providers to go further than just making patients who are terminally ill comfortable, the traditional protocol for hospice care. Legislation of this kind could allow doctors to administer lethal [...]

Legislation on Doctors’ Ability to Offer Life-Ending Care to Terminally Ill Patients2024-03-20T15:01:06-04:00

Virginia 2023 General Election Results

2023-11-08T20:37:54-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Zloyel In the 2023 Virginia state legislative general elections, voters filled all 40 State Senate and 100 State House seats. Democratic candidates emerged victorious, achieving majorities in both the House and Senate, and denying Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) a trifecta. Last term, the Republicans maintained a narrow 52–48 majority in the State House, [...]

Virginia 2023 General Election Results2023-11-08T20:37:54-05:00

Governors Engaging on Generative AI

2023-10-03T10:57:51-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Adrian Vidal As we noted earlier, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, with a growing impact on industries ranging from healthcare to finance, transportation, and entertainment. Advancements in AI technology have accelerated at an unprecedented pace, driven by breakthroughs in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. AI systems can [...]

Governors Engaging on Generative AI2023-10-03T10:57:51-04:00

Personal Delivery Devices: Will a robot deliver your next online order?

2023-09-11T01:44:09-04:00

Digital Illustration by Alana Burman As our society develops the latest technology, government regulations are not far behind.  Over the last few years, lawmakers in various states across the country have grappled with the issue of autonomous vehicles in general, as well as personal delivery devices (PDDs).  Some states have already legalized personal delivery devices [...]

Personal Delivery Devices: Will a robot deliver your next online order?2023-09-11T01:44:09-04:00

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