Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see that Virginia is one signature away from having a retail market. The Congressional Research Service seems to be less than optimistic about federal rescheduling. A new journal article reports on research into state legalization and illicit markets. And finally, Governor Newsom legalizes cannabis nationwide.
VIRGINIA
We’ve reported on the potential for Virginia to set up a retail market for cannabis many times, and the story always ends in defeat for proponents. This time, though, looks different. The legislature has come up with a bill that passed both chambers, and it’s now on its way to the Governor’s desk. Unlike the previous Governor, Glenn Youngkin (R), the current Governor, Abigail Spanberger (D), has indicated her support for the measure. With apologies to The Who, sometimes, you meet the new boss, and it’s not the same as the old boss.
