Virginia legislators reject governor's recommendations on marijuana, risk veto – Richmond Times-Dispatch

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29 April, 2026

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Virginia lawmakers have rejected Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s proposed amendments to two bills that would legalize the sale of recreational cannabis, a move that risks drawing a veto.
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Redistricting referendum passes; Sapporo to sell Stone Brewing, keep Richmond brewery; UR Spider vie for A-10 regular-season lacrosse title
The governor suggested lowering the number of stores, raising the tax and toughening punishments for violations. The bill’s sponsors say they’…
Some states tax cannabis at double Virginia’s proposed rate. The idea wasn’t to flood state coffers with tax revenue, one delegate said. 
Spanberger has until April 13 to sign the bill, veto it or propose amendments.
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