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Last Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Cannabis Small Business Association (CSBA) and co-sponsor Toker's Guide hosted an unforgettable afternoon at Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling, Virginia. The No. VA Cannabis Symposium brought together cannabis enthusiasts, small business owners, advocates, farmers, and industry professionals for a perfect spring mixer—complete with an expert panel, live music, vendors, and plenty of networking under sunny skies.

In the days following the close of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session last weekend, attention has shifted to Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk, where multiple cannabis-related bills now await her decision by April 13. These measures represent significant steps toward implementing a regulated adult-use market, addressing past convictions, and navigating tensions between emerging cannabis sales and the existing hemp industry...

As Virginia continues its push toward a regulated adult-use cannabis market, the past week has highlighted ongoing legislative negotiations, federal influences, and local enforcement adjustments, all aimed at fostering equitable access while prioritizing safety and compliance...

Since our last briefing, Virginia's recreational cannabis legislation has solidified its path forward with key votes locking the bills into conference committee, while the federal hemp landscape has grown more challenging with the intoxicating THC ban delay officially sidelined in the Farm Bill process. These incremental but decisive steps remind us how quickly policy windows can narrow—and how vital it is for small operators to make their voices heard before final decisions