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Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor's Cannabis Tax Hikes, DelaysLegislation

Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor's Cannabis Tax Hikes, Delays

Virginia lawmakers are rejecting Gov. Spanberger's amendments to legalize cannabis sales, which include delaying the launch by six months, raising taxes, and adding criminal penalties.

Apr 15, 2026
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Virginia Cannabis Advocates Push Governor to Sign Sales BillLegislation

Virginia Cannabis Advocates Push Governor to Sign Sales Bill

Cannabis advocates urge Virginia's governor to sign the state's retail sales bill, warning that delays continue pushing consumers to illicit markets while denying regulators enforcement tools.

Apr 10, 2026
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Virginia Sets Stage for Psilocybin Legalization Tied to FDA ApprovalLegislation

Virginia Sets Stage for Psilocybin Legalization Tied to FDA Approval

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed legislation that will automatically legalize FDA-approved psilocybin therapy, positioning the state ahead of expected federal approval within 2-3 years.

Apr 9, 2026
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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Adult-Use Cannabis Sales FrameworkLegislation

Virginia Lawmakers Approve Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Framework

Virginia's legislature passed a conference bill establishing adult-use cannabis sales, reconciling House and Senate proposals after weeks of negotiations. The measure now awaits Governor Youngkin's signature.

Mar 17, 2026
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Virginia Legislature Sends Adult-Use Cannabis Bill to GovernorLegislation

Virginia Legislature Sends Adult-Use Cannabis Bill to Governor

Virginia's legislature approved a bill creating regulated adult-use cannabis sales, sending it to Gov. Youngkin after reconciling House and Senate versions. The framework includes local opt-out provisions and prioritizes social equity applicants.

Mar 15, 2026
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Virginia Lawmakers Pass Parental Cannabis Use ProtectionsLegislation

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Parental Cannabis Use Protections

Virginia's legislature has approved a bill preventing child welfare agencies from penalizing parents for legal marijuana use, sending the measure to Gov. Spanberger for her signature.

Mar 10, 2026
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Virginia Sends Cannabis Resentencing Bill to Governor's DeskLegislation

Virginia Sends Cannabis Resentencing Bill to Governor's Desk

Virginia lawmakers passed a bill allowing people incarcerated for marijuana offenses to seek resentencing. Gov. Abigail Spanberger now decides whether to sign it into law.

Mar 10, 2026
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Virginia Senate Passes Marijuana Resentencing Bill, Sends to GovernorLegislation

Virginia Senate Passes Marijuana Resentencing Bill, Sends to Governor

Virginia's Senate voted 21-19 to send marijuana resentencing legislation to Governor Youngkin, who has 30 days to decide its fate. The bill would let people with prior cannabis convictions seek relief for conduct now legal.

Mar 7, 2026
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Virginia Moves Closer to Legal Cannabis Sales as Bills AdvanceLegislation

Virginia Moves Closer to Legal Cannabis Sales as Bills Advance

Virginia's House and Senate advanced companion bills to legalize cannabis sales, moving the legislation closer to Governor Youngkin's desk despite his previous opposition.

Mar 4, 2026
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Virginia Advances Resentencing Bills for Cannabis ConvictionsLegislation

Virginia Advances Resentencing Bills for Cannabis Convictions

Virginia House and Senate committees advanced companion bills Monday creating a resentencing pathway for marijuana convictions, while separate legislation to establish commercial cannabis sales also moves forward.

Mar 3, 2026
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Virginia Moves Closer to Legal Cannabis Sales After House, Senate VotesLegislation

Virginia Moves Closer to Legal Cannabis Sales After House, Senate Votes

Virginia's House and Senate passed competing cannabis sales bills, setting up negotiations to reconcile differences on licensing, local control, and social equity before the March 15 deadline.

Mar 2, 2026
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Virginia House Rewrites Senate Cannabis Sales Bill in CommitteeLegislation

Virginia House Rewrites Senate Cannabis Sales Bill in Committee

Virginia's House General Laws Committee replaced a Senate-passed marijuana sales bill with substitute language Tuesday, setting up conference negotiations between chambers on the state's recreational cannabis framework.

Feb 25, 2026
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Virginia Legislature Advances Three Major Cannabis Reform BillsLegislation

Virginia Legislature Advances Three Major Cannabis Reform Bills

Virginia lawmakers advanced bills Tuesday to legalize marijuana sales, allow resentencing for past convictions, and permit medical cannabis in hospitals, moving the measures past a critical legislative deadline.

Feb 18, 2026
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Virginia Lawmakers Advance Competing Cannabis Sales BillsLegislation

Virginia Lawmakers Advance Competing Cannabis Sales Bills

Virginia's House and Senate passed competing marijuana sales bills Monday, setting up final votes and negotiations. A separate resentencing measure for past cannabis convictions also advanced.

Feb 17, 2026
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Virginia Senate Advances Retail Cannabis Bill, Removes Criminal PenaltiesLegislation

Virginia Senate Advances Retail Cannabis Bill, Removes Criminal Penalties

Virginia's Senate committee advanced a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales after removing criminal penalties, setting up negotiations with the House over competing versions of the legislation.

Feb 14, 2026
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Virginia Advances Commercial Cannabis Sales After Years of DelaysLegislation

Virginia Advances Commercial Cannabis Sales After Years of Delays

Virginia's Assembly Appropriations Committee approved legislation establishing legal marijuana sales and resentencing past cannabis convictions, advancing the bills after years of stalled reform efforts.

Feb 12, 2026
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Virginia Senate Advances Marijuana Sales Bill, Resentencing ReliefLegislation

Virginia Senate Advances Marijuana Sales Bill, Resentencing Relief

Virginia Senate committee approved bills to create legal marijuana sales and allow resentencing for cannabis convictions, though both face uncertain prospects in the full legislature.

Feb 5, 2026
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Virginia House Committee Advances Recreational Cannabis Sales BillLegislation

Virginia House Committee Advances Recreational Cannabis Sales Bill

Virginia's House General Laws Committee approved legislation to establish recreational marijuana sales, advancing Del. Paul Krizek's bill after companion measures cleared other committees.

Jan 28, 2026
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Virginia Proposes $10M Fee for MSOs Seeking Adult-Use LicensesLegislation

Virginia Proposes $10M Fee for MSOs Seeking Adult-Use Licenses

Virginia regulators propose charging MSOs $10 million to convert medical licenses for adult-use sales, while reserving half of new retail licenses for social equity applicants in the state's delayed recreational market.

Jan 28, 2026
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Virginia Lawmaker Files Bill to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis SalesLegislation

Virginia Lawmaker Files Bill to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Virginia Del. Paul Krizek has filed legislation to establish recreational marijuana sales and increase possession limits, three years after the state legalized personal use without creating a retail market.

Jan 16, 2026
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