Virginia Governor Vetoes Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill After Lawmakers Rejected Her Amendments
Virginia’s governor has vetoed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales after lawmakers rejected her proposed amendments to the proposal. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) killed the reform bills on Tuesday, days after signing separate legislation to provide resentencing relief for people with past cannabis convictions. “I share the General Assembly’s goal of establishing a safe, legal, […]
Virginia Governor Signs Marijuana Resentencing Bill After Lawmakers Rejected Her Amendments
Virginia’s governor has signed legislation to provide resentencing relief for people with past marijuana convictions—even after lawmakers declined to adopt her proposed amendments to the legislation that would have significantly scaled back the scope of the reform. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) gave final approval to the bills, HB 26 from Rozia Henson, Jr. (D), and […]
Congressman Pledges To Help Virginia Hemp Farmers As Federal THC Product Ban And State Marijuana Changes Loom
“You’re a constituent. Let’s see what is in the realm of possibility.” By Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury “We needed this rain,” farmer and entrepreneur Graham Redfern said from his front porch in Caroline County Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA), who represents Virginia’s 7th District in Congress, approached. The lawmaker was there to […]
West Virginia Supreme Court Considers Whether Smell Of Marijuana Can Be Basis For Police To Search Homes
“There’s no inherent logical connection or nexus between the smell of marijuana and unlawful activity anymore, and there’s a good reason for that.” By Lori Kersey, West Virginia Watch The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is considering a case that questions whether the odor of marijuana alone is enough for law enforcement to […]