Cannabis Country

Marijuana is still illegal to sell in Va., but that’s not stopping retailers (including a senator)

by Ned Oliver, Virginia Mercury [https://virginiamercury.com] February 2, 2022 The Lucky Charms cereal bars for sale at Sen. Louise Lucas’ cannabis shop in Portsmouth feature a stoned cartoon leprechaun and a warning that it “contains cannabis, a Schedule 1 controlled substance.” The label, it turns out, is only...

Virginia House Republicans begin retail marijuana debate with focus on lower taxes and school funding

by Ned Oliver, Virginia Mercury January 24, 2022 GOP lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates are taking their first stab at legislation to open the retail marijuana market, introducing bills that would lower the tax rate on sales and redirect proposed social equity funding to school infrastructure. But leadership...