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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Va. House Democrats make energy efficiency a key priority for legislative session
Lawmakers have filed bills to create an energy efficiency task force and to mandate utilities give qualified customers efficiency upgrades by 2031
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Falling enrollment, higher expenses complicate Virginia’s K-12 budget outlook
State analysts warn millions in new costs are coming, but delayed attendance data and federal policy changes are clouding funding projections
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Virginia lawmaker wants guardrails for minors interacting with chatbots
Some lawmakers hope for more guardrails to better protect Virginians amid the boom in artificial intelligence. Legislators have started to pre-file bills for the upcoming session which starts on Jan. 14. Most so far represent Democratic legislative initiatives frequently discussed on the campaign trail. Some of the bills that will
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