State sales tax on retail weed will be 6% to start and rise to 8% in 2029, while retail locations to be capped at 350 statewide.
Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to launch in July 2027
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‘It’s outrageous’: Spanberger navigates budget fight, Democratic unrest six months into governorship
Of late, she has dealt with criticism from within her own party.
New House budget strips environmental standards for data centers, creates commission instead
Updated spending plan, supported by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, no longer includes environmental standards data centers would need to meet in order to be exempted from the state’s sales and use tax.
Some Virginians with past felonies can apply to seal their records, starting next month
Advocates and lawmakers say record sealing will help people overcome housing and employment barriers.
Virginia joins lawsuit to block EPA rollback of emission standards
President Donald Trump is ordering those stricter regulations to be halted and to be replaced with previous standards that were less stringent.
Power couple? What Dominion and NextEra Energy’s proposed merger means for Virginia
The companies are proposing a temporary $2.25 billion bill credit for Dominion customers once deal is officially closed.
Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again
Democrats say the decision prolongs the state’s unregulated marijuana market five years after legalization of possession.
Spanberger vetoes bills allowing public employees to collectively bargain
Vetoes follow what Senate Majority leader Scott Surovell described as a ‘total rewrite’ via proposed amendments.
Supreme Court of Virginia strikes down redistricting amendment, keeps current maps in place
Groundbreaking ruling upholds lower court’s decision and caps monthslong legal fight with national implications.
Gov. Spanberger signs wetlands, PFAS and flooding bills
Many of the bills signed into law expand the state’s existing environmental protections and climate resilience efforts.
Spanberger signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections
New laws require stronger identity verification, expanded background screenings and optional audio, video recording during rides.
Virginia voters back redistricting amendment after months of legal and political battles
Measure passed by a vote of 50.7-49.3%Â out of 2.5 million ballots cast, according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.
Questions and answers about Virginia’s redistricting referendum
If approved, the standalone referendum would allow for partisan redistricting in Virginia.
A new law will make it easier to build a tiny house in your back yard starting next year
Previously, the decision was left to localities.
Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum
Referendum comes amid series of legal challenges, court rulings that have created uncertainty about the election’s legality.
Legislature considers shifting power line costs from residents to data centers
Proposed measures could shift costs away from consumers to the data center industry.
Virginia General Assembly advances cannabis retail framework
If legislation is signed into law, retail sales of cannabis could begin as early as November.
State lawmakers want to lift local caps on housing grants for government employees
Bills could increase grant amounts for first responders, others looking to purchase a home.
Gov.-elect Spanberger outlines energy priorities with focus on efficiency, battery storage
In meeting with legislators last week, solar power and transmission grid infrastructure came up frequently.
Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth
The Democratic lawmaker represents part of Stafford County.
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