General Assembly 2026 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 Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 4, 2025
Government After years of vetoes, Virginia poised to launch adult-use cannabis market Spanberger’s election clears the way for a regulated retail system, with legislators set to introduce a revamped bill shaped by months of hearings and equity debates Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury November 19, 2025
General Assembly 2024 Bill to allow marijuana sales in peril after breakdown on Virginia arena deal Click here to read more , and Special to the Citizen March 8, 2024