Virginia and New Jersey Elections Will Shape Cannabis Policy Direction

Virginia governor-elect renews hope for legal cannabis market

The majority of states that legalize cannabis successfully roll out their markets within a matter of months. In some cases, the process can drag on—or be stifled altogether. Such is the case in Virginia, where weed reform was approved in 2021, but a regulated market has yet to be established. Now, with Abigail Spanberger’s victory in the race for Virginia governor, adult-use sales may finally be within reach. RELATED: Another major retailer sign…

Virginia and New Jersey Elections Will Shape Cannabis Policy Direction

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Voters in Virginia and New Jersey will decide the future of marijuana policy on November 4, with both gubernatorial races highlighting sharp differences between candidates on legalization and regulation. In Virginia, personal possession and home cultivation have been legal since 2021, but retail sales remain prohibited. Of the 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis, Virginia is t…