Virginia Senate And House Pass Competing Marijuana Sales Bills, Ignoring Law ...

Summary

The article discusses the ongoing efforts in Virginia to formalize retail marijuana sales, highlighting a contentious debate between proponents of legalization who cite public health and safety, potential revenue, and the presence of an existing illegal market, and law enforcement groups that argue against legalization due to concerns over addiction and inadequate tax revenue benefits. The key concept of 'Medical cannabis' is related through the broader discussion of cannabis legalization, which includes medical cannabis. The tags reference various aspects of the cannabis debate, including its use, legalization movements in different states, and key political figures involved.