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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLJun 19
🚨 Raising the fine for smoking weed in public tenfold is racist and discriminatory. Criminalizing a second offense? Yikes, now you're really showing your true colors. 🚭 Compare that with the penalty for smoking tobacco in violation of the Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act: $25 fine no matter how many times you do it. Neat. 🔗 Read more: marijuanamoment.net/advocacy…

Advocacy Groups Push Back Against Virginia Proposal To Increase Public Marijuana Use Fines In Sales...

A coalition of marijuana reform and social justice organizations are calling on Virginia’s governor and lawmakers to remove provisions to significantly increase fines for public consumption from...

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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLJun 18
🟢 BREAKING: The US Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional rights of cannabis consumers to legally possess firearms. For years, NORML has argued that responsible consumers should not be treated as second-class citizens under the law. Today's ruling is a major victory for cannabis freedom and a powerful affirmation that constitutional rights do not disappear because someone uses marijuana. 🔗 Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/06/18/su… #2A #SCOTUS
Headline reads, "US Supreme Court unanimously strikes down federal gun ban for cannabis consumers." Background image shows a person holding a lit legal cannabis joint.

ALT Headline reads, "US Supreme Court unanimously strikes down federal gun ban for cannabis consumers." Background image shows a person holding a lit legal cannabis joint.

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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLJun 16
✅ "Virginia voters for years have made it clear that they want a regulated retail cannabis market, and we are pleased to see the administration and patrons come together to navigate a path forward," said NORML's Development Director JM Pedini. "Although NORML has deep concerns about provisions in the bill to increase the civil penalty for public cannabis consumption, we are encouraged by other areas of broader agreement." 🔗 Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/06/16/vi…
Headline reads: "Virginia lawmakers and governor agree to marijuana retail sales compromise bill." Background shows a close-up of 4 joints, cannabis flower, and a grinder on a table.

ALT Headline reads: "Virginia lawmakers and governor agree to marijuana retail sales compromise bill." Background shows a close-up of 4 joints, cannabis flower, and a grinder on a table.

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Virginia NORML retweeted
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NOW: @SpanbergerForVA says she, @KrizekForVA and @lashrecseaird have had “substantial” conversations about getting a legal recreational marijuana bill in the budget #valeg
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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLMay 19
❌ "Governor @GovernorVA @SpanbergerForVA's veto is a profound disappointment to the many Virginia voters who believed her when she said on the campaign trail that she supported establishing a regulated adult-use cannabis market. It is also a slap in the face to the years of serious work undertaken by lawmakers, policy experts, advocates, public health stakeholders, and regulators who spent more than half a decade researching, debating, and carefully crafting this legislation." 🔗Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/05/19/vi…
Headline reads,' Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes the adult-use cannabis retail sales bills after telling voters she supports a regulated market."

ALT Headline reads,' Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes the adult-use cannabis retail sales bills after telling voters she supports a regulated market."

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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLMay 15
✅ For years, Virginians have remained behind bars for marijuana even after legalization became law. @GovernorVA @SpanbergerForVA called these newly signed resentencing measures "an issue of fairness and justice." Virginians will now see whether that same commitment extends to signing the adult-use retail sales bills. 🔗 Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/05/15/vi…
Headline reads, "Virginia’s governor signs marijuana resentencing bills into law." Background shows a person gripping prison bars.

ALT Headline reads, "Virginia’s governor signs marijuana resentencing bills into law." Background shows a person gripping prison bars.

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RT @NORML: ⚠️ After six years of debate, Virginia is more than ready to start adult-use sales. A coalition, led by @NORML @VANORML, is urg…
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Marijuana Moment@MarijuanaMomentMay 5
Marijuana Groups Urge Virginia Governor Not To Veto Sales Legalization Bill, Even After Lawmakers Rejected Her Amendments: "We respectfully urge you to allow the Commonwealth to move forward with a safer, smarter, and more accountable cannabis policy." marijuanamoment.net/marijuan…

Marijuana Groups Urge Virginia Governor Not To Veto Sales Legalization Bill, Even After Lawmakers...

A coalition of marijuana reform advocacy organizations and businesses are calling on Virginia’s governor not to veto legislation to legalize recreational cannabis sales even after lawmakers rejected...

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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLApr 23
🌿 While today's order specifically addresses policy changes for state-licensed medical cannabis, it also states that "unlicensed bulk marijuana" remains classified as a Schedule I. 🔗 Read more from @NORML: norml.org/blog/2026/04/23/ju…
Headline reads, "Department of Justice moves to reschedule state-approved medical cannabis to Schedule III." Background image is the leaves of a legal cannabis plant.

ALT Headline reads, "Department of Justice moves to reschedule state-approved medical cannabis to Schedule III." Background image is the leaves of a legal cannabis plant.

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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLApr 22
👎 Lawmakers declined to consider Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger's proposed amendments to the adult-use retail sales bill. "Governor Spanberger's substitute bill would have reversed years of progress in Virginia," said @NORML's JM Pedini. "Passage of these amendments would have resulted in a return to racially discriminatory marijuana policing across the commonwealth, while also compromising public safety by continuing to drive Virginians to the unregulated market for at least another year." marijuanamoment.net/virginia…
Headline reads, "Virginia lawmakers reject governor’s amendments to the retail sales bills seeking to repeal decriminalization and recriminalize cannabis consumers." Background image is a single cannabis leaf against a dark background.

ALT Headline reads, "Virginia lawmakers reject governor’s amendments to the retail sales bills seeking to repeal decriminalization and recriminalize cannabis consumers." Background image is a single cannabis leaf against a dark background.

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Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor's Amendments To Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill: "While the governor and I share the goal of establishing a safe, regulated cannabis market, we differ on how best to achieve it." marijuanamoment.net/virginia…

Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor's Amendments To Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill - Marijuana...

Virginia lawmakers on Wednesday voted to reject the governor’s amendments to legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales, risking a potential veto as the original proposal heads back to her...

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🚫 “The substitute moves Virginia in the wrong direction and disregards years of data-driven, bipartisan work and established best practices. For that reason, I will be recommending its rejection,” Senator @lashrecseaird told @MarijuanaMoment. marijuanamoment.net/sponsors…

Sponsors Of Virginia Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill Ask Colleagues To Reject Governor's Amendm...

The sponsors of Virginia bills to legalize recreational marijuana sales are recommending that fellow lawmakers vote to reject the governor’s proposed amendments to the legislation this week. Last...

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“The governor’s proposed amendments would repeal a number of those decriminalization laws and undermine what has been a thorough, thoughtful, balanced process of drafting this legislation with community and stakeholder engagement” says Del. @KrizekForVA
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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLApr 15
🚨 Despite having previously acknowledged her support for legalizing retail cannabis sales, @GovernorVA Spanberger sent back a substitute bill that proposes the repeal of numerous decriminalization and legalization provisions. State lawmakers will consider her proposed amendments on April 22. 📩 TAKE ACTION: Send a message to your Senator and Delegate now with just a few quick clicks, urging them to oppose amendments that recriminalize consumers and delay safe, legal access >> norml.org/act/virginia-legal…
Headline reads, "Virginia Governor Spanberger’s proposal to continue delaying legal cannabis sales endangers public safety and fuels the illicit market." Background image is an illegal marijuana deal.

ALT Headline reads, "Virginia Governor Spanberger’s proposal to continue delaying legal cannabis sales endangers public safety and fuels the illicit market." Background image is an illegal marijuana deal.

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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLApr 15
Replying to @Jaaavis
Did @GovernorVA say which governors provided her their cannabis market advice?
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Virginia Marijuana Bill Sponsors Push Back Against Governor's Proposed Changes: Gov. Abigail Spanberger's (D) amendment "substantially introduces harsh escalating criminal penalties that risk repeating the very harm legalization was meant to correct." marijuanamoment.net/virginia…

Virginia Marijuana Bill Sponsors Push Back Against Governor's Proposed Changes - Marijuana Moment

Virginia lawmakers who sponsored bills to legalize recreational marijuana sales are pushing back forcefully against the governor’s suggested changes to their legislation. On Monday, Gov. Abigail...

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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLApr 14
🚨 @GovernorVA isn't just proposing amendments. She is proposing the repeal of numerous bipartisan legislative efforts to end racially discriminatory marijuana policing in Virginia. 🔗 Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/04/14/vi…
Headline reads, "Virginia Governor Spanberger’s proposal to repeal multiple decriminalization and legalization provisions endangers Black, Brown, and young Virginians in every community in the Commonwealth." Background image is a close up of the underside of a legal cannabis leaf.

ALT Headline reads, "Virginia Governor Spanberger’s proposal to repeal multiple decriminalization and legalization provisions endangers Black, Brown, and young Virginians in every community in the Commonwealth." Background image is a close up of the underside of a legal cannabis leaf.

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Virginia NORML retweeted
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@NORMLApr 14
🎉 "This is a significant victory for Virginia parents who consume cannabis responsibly," JM Pedini, development director for the advocacy group @NORML and executive director for @VANORML, told @MarijuanaMoment. "It's taken seven legislative sessions to secure these most basic protections and prevent courts from needlessly separating children from their families." marijuanamoment.net/virginia…

Virginia Governor Signs Bills To Protect Marijuana Users' Parental Rights And Allow Medical Use In...

Virginia’s governor has signed bills to allow patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals and protect the parental rights of cannabis consumers. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Monday also also...

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Marijuana Reform Group Polls Consumers About Freedoms Where They Live Ahead Of 4/20: "In some jurisdictions, cannabis comes with real freedom. In others, it still comes with real consequences." marijuanamoment.net/marijuan…

Marijuana Reform Group Polls Consumers About Freedoms Where They Live Ahead Of 4/20 - Marijuana...

Ahead of the upcoming unofficial cannabis holiday on 4/20, a top marijuana reform group is asking consumers to take a poll about the freedoms (or lack thereof) that they experience where they live....

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🚨"Virginians deserve a system that protects consumers and prevents access by those under age. That is why the governor should sign SB 542 | HB 642 as written and without further delay." richmond.com/opinion/column/…

Virginians are ready for legal cannabis sales. Gov. Spanberger should deliver. | Guest column

Virginia must finally launch a regulated cannabis market — by signing SB 542/HB 642, Gov. Abigail Spanberger can curb the illicit marijuana trade, protect consumers and minors and deliver on

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