Government Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to launch in July 2027 State sales tax on retail weed will be 6% to start and rise to 8% in 2029, while retail locations to be capped at 350 statewide Click here to read more , and Samantha Willis, Virginia Mercury June 16, 2026
Government Another year, another Va. retail cannabis market veto leaves businesses, the public with few options Governor Abigail Spanberger’s veto shocked advocates for an adult-use market Click here to read more , and Virginia Mercury June 3, 2026
Government Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again Democrats say the decision prolongs the state’s unregulated marijuana market five years after legalization of possession Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury May 21, 2026
Government Va. hemp growers worry about the future of their industry amid state and federal shifts Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury May 8, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Virginia cannabis retail plan in limbo after lawmakers reject Spanberger changes Governor must decide whether to sign or veto long-debated proposal as disputes over regulation, enforcement and timelines persist Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 27, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Virginia moves to launch legal cannabis marketplace after years of delay , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury March 18, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Virginia General Assembly advances cannabis retail framework , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury February 18, 2026
Government Joint commission hears roadmaps for Virginia’s retail cannabis rollout , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury August 21, 2025
Government Joint cannabis commission holds first meeting amid push for regulated market , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury July 10, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Cannabis sales bills clear Virginia legislature, face likely Youngkin veto , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury February 5, 2025
General Assembly 2024 Youngkin vetoes bills on retail marijuana sales, minimum wage , and Special to the Citizen March 29, 2024