Virginia moves to launch legal cannabis marketplace after years of delay
General Assembly approves retail sales framework and sends measure to Gov. Spanberger after repeated vetoes under former Gov. Youngkin
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What’s alive and what’s dead at the Virginia General Assembly’s 2026 midway point
Democrats advance constitutional amendments, gun restrictions, immigration limits and a minimum wage hike as budget negotiations loom in session’s second half
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Virginia General Assembly advances cannabis retail framework
Legislation establishes tax rates, license caps and rollout timeline for statewide marijuana sales as early as November
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Joint Commission unveils changes to cannabis bill, setting stage for 2026 retail launch
The proposal scraps local opt-outs, adds new protections against consolidation and opens early market access for small growers
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After months of hearings, Virginia panel set to roll out blueprint for legal cannabis market
The final bill favors small Virginia businesses, scraps opt-outs and aims to curb the illicit market while reinvesting revenue in communities hit hardest by past drug laws
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