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Virginia Leaders Strike Deal to Create Regulated Retail Cannabis Market

The compromise would fold a phased, safety-focused rollout and tax plan into the state budget so stores could open only if lawmakers approve the package by June 30.

Spanberger Vetoes Bills to Expand Public-Sector Collective Bargaining in Virginia

Virginia Legislature Sends Assault-Style Firearms and 15-Round Magazine Ban to Governor

Virginia Judge Halts Referendum Preparations as Democrats Pass New Congressional Map

Virginia Lawmakers Approve $15 Minimum Wage by 2028 With Inflation Indexing

Virginia Senate Panel Advances Assault-Style Gun Bill With 10-Round Magazine Limit