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Virginia's Path to a Regulated Recreational Cannabis Market: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Fight for Equity
RICHMOND, Va. — As the Virginia General Assembly convenes in its 2026 session, the long-awaited establishment of a regulated recreational cannabis market appears tantalizingly close to fruition. With Democratic control of both chambers and a pro-reform Governor Abigail Spanberger at the helm, bills to legalize adult-use sales are advancing through committees and toward floor votes, signaling a potential end to the limbo that has persisted since possession was decriminalized i
Matt Lyden
21 minutes ago4 min read
Virginia Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Sales Legalization And Resentencing Bills
On Wednesday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee passed the marijuana sales legislation from Del. Paul Krizek (D) in a 16-6 vote. This comes about a week after a similar measure advanced through a Senate panel.
barbara83072
2 days ago3 min read
Virginia Senators Should Remove New Marijuana Penalties From Bill To Legalize Sales, Advocacy Groups Say
A coalition of 37 cannabis and civil rights organization is urging Virginia senators to reverse course on amendments made to a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales that they say undermine the “intent” of the legislation and the “will of the people” by adding new criminal penalties for cannabis-related activit...
barbara83072
3 days ago4 min read
A retail cannabis market is nearly a done deal in Virginia, but when sales will start is still up in the air
Virginia is inching closer to allowing legal adult-use cannabis sales, but lawmakers are still divided over how soon the state can open a retail market.
barbara83072
4 days ago3 min read
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