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Shaban Athuman/VPM NewsDemocrat-led committees in both chambers voted down GOP proposals. -
Cecilia Sanchez/AFP via Getty ImagesPatchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supply.
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Shaban Athuman/VPM NewsSpokesperson: Gov. Youngkin likely to again veto regulated marketplace.
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Shaban Athuman/VPM NewsLawmakers continue to push for the development of a legal retail marijuana market.
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Scott Elmquist/VPM NewsThe plan signed by Attorney General Merrick Garland doesn't legalize marijuana outright for recreational use.
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What does this move mean for marijuana research, and drug policy more broadly?
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Shaban Athuman/VPM NewsThe vetoes come a day after the conclusion of a $2 billion arena deal Youngkin championed.
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Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty ImagesVice President Harris framed marijuana reform as a racial justice issue. It's also something that polls well with young voters.
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Gene Johnson/APDerived from hemp, it has similar effects to delta-9 THC, the main intoxicant in marijuana. It's fueling a rise in calls to poison control.
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It’s the latest chapter in a fight over how the state should handle hemp and cannabis products. -
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A representative for a hemp trade group said businesses will file a federal lawsuit seeking an injunction on enforcing the law in the coming weeks.
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However, patients cite ongoing issues with high fees and prices, inconsistent supply, low potency and overall access.
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The Virginia Poison Center reported a 286% increase in cases of pet exposure to cannabis from 2018 to 2022.
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The governor still has to sign the bill for it to take effect by July 1.
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The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.
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The hemp industry argues the legislation would decimate their business.
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