Ralph Northam: 'It's time to legalize marijuana in Virginia'

MMP News AuthorNovember 17, 2020
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has announced plans to introduce a bill to legalize marijuana statewide for the upcoming 2021 legislative session. “It’s time to legalize marijuana in Virginia,” Mr. Northam said Monday in a press release. “Our Commonwealth has an opportunity to be the first state in the South to ... Read More

Governor Northam expresses support for the legalization of marijuana

MMP News AuthorNovember 16, 2020
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Ralph Northam’s office announced his support for the legalization of marijuana on Monday. Early this year, the General Assembly approved legislation that decriminalized simple possession of marijuana in Virginia, a legislative priority pushed by Democrats and backed by the governor. As of July 1, anyone caught with ... Read More