General Assembly 2026 Virginia General Assembly advances cannabis retail framework Legislation establishes tax rates, license caps and rollout timeline for statewide marijuana sales as early as November Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury February 18, 2026
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