Tag: marijuana
Gov. Northam Approves Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana and Legalize Medical Cannabis
From Virginia NORML:
Richmond, VA: Governor Ralph Northam has approved legislation (Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972) decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses. Northam also recommended technical amendments which must be...
Virginia Lawmakers Amend Cannabis Laws Anticipating a Safe and Profitable Industry
by Gina Bradbury, Freelance Journalist
Medical cannabis will finally be available for sale in Virginia. What you need to know about the new laws, how...
New CNU Poll: Trump at 42%-55% in Virginia; Northam at 52%-36%;...
From the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University:
Poll details suggest bills’ fates in General Assembly, as voter coalitions on issues span...
Video: House of Delegates Courts of Justice Committee Reports Bill Decriminalizing...
See below for a press release from the Virginia House Democrats; also check out the video from yesterday's committee discussion and vote on HB...
Arlington/Falls Church Commonwealth’s Attorney Makes the Case for Legalization of Simple...
Arlington/Falls Church Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehgani-Tafti lays out the case for legalization of simple marijuana possession being a better option than decriminalization. What do...
Saturday News: “Whack-for-Tat Move”; “Trump’s administration is deeply dishonest, and it’s...
by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Saturday, January 4.
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Audio: Virginia State Sen. Chap Petersen (D) Does Not Deny He’s...
This morning, on Trumpster Radio ("The John Fredericks Show"), Virginia State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax) had a bunch of interesting things to say, including...
If Marijuana is Legalized, How Will Drug Charges Be Affected?
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There’s no question that marijuana use is on the rise in the United States, thanks to many states legalizing its use. In fact,...
Virginia’s AG Wants to Decriminalize Marijuana After Increase of Arrests
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Virginia’s Attorney General’s office has noticed a troubling trend in marijuana possession arrests. They are increasing at an alarming rate, sending many to...
AG Mark Herring Reiterates Call for Marijuana Reform as Arrests Continue...
From AG Mark Herring's office:
HERRING REITERATES CALL FOR MARIJUANA REFORM AS ARRESTS CONTINUE TO RISE
~ Nearly 29,000 arrests in 2018 is the largest number...