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RVA’s Got Issues · June 10 · 42 min

When Will Virginia Legalize Marijuana?

After YEARS of negotiations, state lawmakers passed a bill to create a retail market for marijuana. Then the Governor got out her veto pen. Can legalization advocates find another way? Guests: Dean Mirshahi, VPM News reporter Chelsea Higgs Wise, Executive Director of Marijuana Justice Barbara Biddle, co-founder of the Cannabis Small Business Association Valerie Slater, Executive Director of RISE for Youth

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After YEARS of negotiations, state lawmakers passed a bill to create a retail market for marijuana. Then the Governor got out her veto pen. Can legalization advocates find another way?


Guests:

Dean Mirshahi, VPM News reporter

Chelsea Higgs Wise, Executive Director of Marijuana Justice

Barbara Biddle, co-founder of the Cannabis Small Business Association

Valerie Slater, Executive Director of RISE for Youth