House lawmakers approved two bills so far, with a third anticipated later this week.
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Virginia legislature sends bills to Governor Northam to approve dispensing of herbal medical cannabis
For me, my work with NORML is a civic duty. I care about fighting racism; about replacing a black market that empowers and enriches gangs and organized crime with a legal one that produces good jobs and lots of tax revenue; and about defending our civil liberty to simply enjoy the recreational use of marijuana if we want to.
“I’m exceedingly grateful to have the support of NORML PAC,” Lt. Governor John Fetterman said. “The bottom line here is it’s far past time we let go of this bizarre superstition and criminalization of a plant, cannabis, and instead legalize it on a federal level.”
“Virginians have been clear in their support for this issue and Governor Northam agrees, it is time to legalize the responsible use of cannabis by adults in the Commonwealth.”
According to statewide polling data, 62 percent of Texas residents are in favor of legalizing and taxing recreational marijuana.
According to statewide polling data, 90 percent of Kentucky residents support regulating medical marijuana access.
According to statewide polling data, 61 percent of Virginia adults support “the legalization of marijuana for recreational use by adults.”