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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Feb. 6, 2024:
The five W’s of weed in the commonwealth
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
This year, the Democrat majority in the General Assembly is considering how to set up a retail marketplace for marijuana. This includes not just dispensaries, but also growers, processors, shipping and testing facilities.
A Brenner Pass meals tax bill went from $10K to zero
Reported by VPM News’ Dave Cantor
Members of the Virginia Restaurant Association have reported between $1.5 and $2 million in fees and interest around the meals tax.
In other news:
- The cost burden on renters in Richmond is higher than in NYC (Axios Richmond)
In case you missed it:
- Reform advocates call for stronger oversight of Virginia’s prison system (Richmond magazine)
- Study finds arena plan would need $135 to $215 million in transportation investments (Virginia Mercury)
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