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Va. cannabis retail plan stalls after lawmakers reject changes
Filed: Apr 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Lawmakers rejected 40+ changes to Virginia's cannabis retail bill, leaving the legal market plan unresolved.
WHO: Virginia lawmakers and Gov. Abigail Spanberger
WHAT: A legal cannabis retail market plan remains stalled after lawmakers rejected the governor's proposed changes.
WHEN: Apr 27, 2026 at 5:28 AM ET
WHERE: Virginia
WHY: Lawmakers rejected more than 40 changes proposed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, sending the legislation back to her desk.
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