Future of Virginia retail marijuana market likely depends on next governor

Future of Virginia retail marijuana market likely depends on next governor

RICHMOND — Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation to legalize retail marijuana for the second year in a row, reaffirming his opposition as the state heads into a pivotal election season. “Anybody who thinks I’m gonna sign that legislation must be smoking something,” Youngkin said in 2024. General Assembly lawmakers in both chambers have attempted unsuccessfully to create the retail market since 2021. Different measures have been delayed, blocked…

Va. future retail marijuana market likely depends on gubernatorial election

By Marlin Adams, VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation to legalize retail marijuana for the second year in a row, reaffirming his opposition as the state heads into a pivotal election season. “Anybody who thinks I’m gonna sign that legislation must be smoking something,” Youngkin said in 2024. General Assembly lawmakers in both chambers have attempted unsuccessfully to create the retail market since 2021…

Will marijuana sales ever be legal in Virginia? It will likely depend on the governor's race.

The outcome of this year’s gubernatorial race, between Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, will likely determine if weed sales will be legal in Virginia.