Virginia Adult-Use Cannabis Plans Halted Due to Failed Bills
February 28, 2023
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Adult-use cannabis sales in Virginia won’t begin before Jan. 1, 2024 as originally planned.
Category: Virginia
Virginia Legislative Panel Kills Retail Cannabis Bill
February 16, 2023
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A Virginia legislative subcommittee has killed a bill to regulate retail sales of recreational marijuana, likely delaying progress on the issue until 2024.
Virginia Subcommittee Approves Psilocybin Rescheduling Bill
January 31, 2023
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One Virginia Senator introduced a bill to reschedule psilocybin and create an advisory board to monitor access.
Virginia Officials Consider Measures To Reduce Stoned Driving
December 1, 2022
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The Virginia Crime Commission is set to vote on recommendations this month.
Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Arrested With at Least 2.5 Kilos of Cocaine
November 3, 2022
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By day, 33-year-old Eric Welch works as a police officer at the Pentagon. By night, he competes as a bodybuilder, offers fitness advice to his Instagram followers, and *allegedly* moonlights as a trap star.
Only a Quarter of Virginia Drivers Said Driving on Pot is ‘Extremely Dangerous,’ Survey Shows
November 1, 2022
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Few Virginia drivers are concerned about the dangers of driving under the influence of pot compared to alcohol or texting.
Medical Weed Cards No Longer Required in Virginia Starting July 1
June 24, 2022
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Medical cards will no longer be needed in the state of Virginia, which is expected to help patients in the Commonwealth access cannabis more efficiently.
Virginia Lawmakers Want to Recriminalize Pot
June 1, 2022
2 Comments
Virginia state lawmakers have released a budget proposal that would make public possession of more than four ounces of cannabis a criminal misdemeanor offense.
Psilocybin Protestors Arrested Outside of DEA Headquarters
May 12, 2022
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Activists were arrested at a psilocybin protest that was recently staged outside of the DEA building in Arlington, Virginia.
Virginia Senate Votes Against Governor’s Amendment to Criminalize Possession of Cannabis
April 29, 2022
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Efforts from the governor of Virginia to amend a cannabis bill that would have criminalized possession of cannabis were not accepted by the Senate in a recent vote.
Virginia Governor Signs Legislation to Improve Medical Cannabis Access
April 12, 2022
2 Comments
The Virginia bill signed by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin seeks to alleviate the delays experienced by many patients.
Virginia Rejects Proposal to Start Weed Sales This Year
March 2, 2022
No Comments
Unfortunately, Virginia lawmakers decide that 2022 is not the year for recreational cannabis in the state, much to advocates’ disappointment.
Virginia Adult-Use Cannabis Plans Halted Due to Failed Bills
February 28, 2023
2 Comments
Adult-use cannabis sales in Virginia won’t begin before Jan. 1, 2024 as originally planned.
Virginia Legislative Panel Kills Retail Cannabis Bill
February 16, 2023
1 Comment
A Virginia legislative subcommittee has killed a bill to regulate retail sales of recreational marijuana, likely delaying progress on the issue until 2024.
Virginia Subcommittee Approves Psilocybin Rescheduling Bill
January 31, 2023
1 Comment
One Virginia Senator introduced a bill to reschedule psilocybin and create an advisory board to monitor access.
Virginia Officials Consider Measures To Reduce Stoned Driving
December 1, 2022
5 Comments
The Virginia Crime Commission is set to vote on recommendations this month.
Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Arrested With at Least 2.5 Kilos of Cocaine
November 3, 2022
No Comments
By day, 33-year-old Eric Welch works as a police officer at the Pentagon. By night, he competes as a bodybuilder, offers fitness advice to his Instagram followers, and *allegedly* moonlights as a trap star.
Only a Quarter of Virginia Drivers Said Driving on Pot is ‘Extremely Dangerous,’ Survey Shows
November 1, 2022
1 Comment
Few Virginia drivers are concerned about the dangers of driving under the influence of pot compared to alcohol or texting.
Medical Weed Cards No Longer Required in Virginia Starting July 1
June 24, 2022
3 Comments
Medical cards will no longer be needed in the state of Virginia, which is expected to help patients in the Commonwealth access cannabis more efficiently.
Virginia Lawmakers Want to Recriminalize Pot
June 1, 2022
2 Comments
Virginia state lawmakers have released a budget proposal that would make public possession of more than four ounces of cannabis a criminal misdemeanor offense.
Psilocybin Protestors Arrested Outside of DEA Headquarters
May 12, 2022
1 Comment
Activists were arrested at a psilocybin protest that was recently staged outside of the DEA building in Arlington, Virginia.
Virginia Senate Votes Against Governor’s Amendment to Criminalize Possession of Cannabis
April 29, 2022
No Comments
Efforts from the governor of Virginia to amend a cannabis bill that would have criminalized possession of cannabis were not accepted by the Senate in a recent vote.
Virginia Governor Signs Legislation to Improve Medical Cannabis Access
April 12, 2022
2 Comments
The Virginia bill signed by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin seeks to alleviate the delays experienced by many patients.
Virginia Rejects Proposal to Start Weed Sales This Year
March 2, 2022
No Comments
Unfortunately, Virginia lawmakers decide that 2022 is not the year for recreational cannabis in the state, much to advocates’ disappointment.
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