A bill that would regulate the prescription and dispensing of so-called “magic mushrooms” in Virginia passed the House Tuesday. SB1135, which had already passed the Senate, was approved 51-45 in a nearly party-line vote with one Republican in favor. It directs the Board of Pharmacy,“to promulgate regulations that allow
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Virginia Democrats advanced a series of gun control bills this legislative session that now head to the governor’s office despite resistance from Republicans and gun advocates. Gov. Glenn Youngkin is expected to veto the restrictions, as he has in previous years. Several of the bills that the Democratic-controlled General
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A bill aimed at enhancing professional development opportunities for school employees and healthcare professionals working with students with autism spectrum disorder passed the Senate and House unanimously. SB1293, proposed by Sen. William Stanley, R-Franklin County, directs the Board of Education to provide guidance and optional yearly training for staff who
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Virginia state agencies should release certain animals used in experiments to sanctuaries under a bill that passed the House Monday. SB 907, introduced by Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Glade Hill, strongly encourages publicly-funded animal testing facilities to offer the release of any previously experimented nonhuman primates, such as baboons, monkeys and
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Virginia legislators are considering establishing the right to abortion, contraception and related health care by passing an amendment to the state’s constitution. If approved, the amendment will be added to the state’s Bill of Rights to include “the ability to make and carry out decisions relating to one’
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