Medical cannabis companies amass political power in Va.
Critics say state favors out-of-state pharma companies over local small businesses
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RICHMOND, Va. — Many small cannabis entrepreneurs say large companies are jockeying to lock them out of the industry and have funding that gives them more access to lawmakers. “Small
Legislators nipped Va.’s budding cannabis industry, advocates say
General Assembly may revisit issue during April 27 special session
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RICHMOND, Va. — Jacob Williamson grows, makes and sells hemp-based CBD products through his family’s Hens and Hemp farm. He went through the permitting process to be a hemp farmer
Youngkin sworn in as Virginia’s 74th governor
Republican promotes unity, agenda at inauguration
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RICHMOND, Va. — Republican Glenn Youngkin was sworn in Saturday as Virginia’s 74th governor on the steps of the state Capitol. The political newcomer and former private equity executive is
Legislation hopes to expand broadband access for low-income students
More than 20% of households in Virginia lack high-speed internet
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RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in an effort to expand broadband internet access to low-income students across the commonwealth. Senate Bill 1225, proposed by Sen. Jennifer