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Virginia Grapples with Legal Battles Over Gun Ban, Marijuana, While Earning Economic Accolades

8 Jul 2026 7:24 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia faces legal challenges to its new assault weapons ban and questions over marijuana distribution legality. Amidst these, the state celebrates top rankings in workforce training and significant climate funding.

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Virginia Finalizes Budget, Approves Marijuana Sales, and Navigates Gun Law Changes

30 Jun 2026 7:19 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia lawmakers finalized the state's $207 billion budget, approved recreational marijuana sales for 2027, and delayed an assault weapons open-carry ban. A judge also blocked a separate assault weapons sales ban, which the Attorney General will appeal.

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