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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...

Just one week after our powerful February 19 press conference at the Virginia General Assembly — where small business owners, independent farmers, and Marijuana Justice partners highlighted the risks of rushed timelines, exclusionary zoning, and the proposed ABC–CCA merger — major developments have unfolded in Richmond. Both chambers passed competing versions of adult-use cannabis retail legislation, setting the stage for bicameral negotiations. This marks real progress towar

With the passage of House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542, recreational marijuana sales could begin as early as November.

Legislation establishes tax rates, license caps and rollout timeline for statewide marijuana sales as early as November.

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.

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.

The Cannabis Small Business Association (CSBA) marked a resounding success at its annual Lobby Day on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Virginia General Assembly. Bringing together dedicated members, legislative staff, and policymakers, the event showcased the power of collective advocacy in shaping equitable policies for Virginia's burgeoning cannabis industry. With a packed schedule of networking, strategic meetings, and high-profile recognitions, participants left energized

The hemp industry in Virginia is facing a serious threat, not because of failures at the state level, but because of recent federal actions that risk dismantling a market that has operated responsibly for years. As Congress moves toward tighter restrictions on hemp products nationwide, Virginia lawmakers now have an important choice. They can allow federal overreach to dictate the fate of local businesses, or they can preserve a state regulatory framework that has already dem

Speaker Don Scott delivered a powerful and deeply personal speech at a fundraiser for Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler, outlining a vision that could significantly benefit Virginia's small businesses, especially those navigating the complex and often restrictive regulations within the cannabis and hemp industries.