Federal marijuana rescheduling moves cannabis to Schedule III, easing research and medical access. In Virginia, however, ...

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As Virginia lawmakers craft the licensing framework for a regulated adult-use cannabis market, there are many lessons to be learned from other jurisdictions. Virginia has a unique opportunity to ...

Lawmakers who in coming months will contribute to shaping the bills that launch Virginia’s long-awaited retail marijuana market unveiled some plans Tuesday. Members of the Joint Commission to Oversee ...

After months of hearings and study, the legislature's Joint Commission on the Future of Cannabis Sales is poised to roll out a final proposal Tuesday that would launch a legal, regulated adult-use ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Cannabis is legal in the Commonwealth, though it is not as open as other states with legalization. Virginia has a few restrictions. Like in all other states with legalization, ...

Virginia lawmakers convened on Tuesday to review proposed amendments to a 2026 cannabis retail market bill. Democratic Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger said she supports retail market legislation, ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Despite vetoes from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, lawmakers in Virginia are once again introducing legislation to legalize the recreational sales of marijuana as a new governor will ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a long-anticipated proposal to create a regulated retail cannabis marketplace, outlining a framework they say prioritizes small businesses, ...

Virginia’s Senate president pro tempore has filed a bill to provide relief for people convicted of past cannabis crimes, ...