Virginia's House And Senate Try To Reach Compromise Over Marijuana Legalization [npr.org]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 3/1/214:00 AM

By Whittney Evans and Ben Paviour, National Public Radio, February 25, 2021

Virginia is on the verge of legalizing recreational marijuana for adults and trying to learn from other states how to make sure the rollout is as equitable as possible, despite the pandemic.

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

Virginia is poised to become the 16th state to legalize recreational marijuana. As lawmakers there finalize the legislation, they're trying to learn the lessons of states that have come before them - lessons on licensing, criminal justice and social equity. Democrats say they are focused on undoing the harm marijuana prohibition has caused to people of color. Whittney Evans and Ben Paviour with member station VPM in Richmond have been covering the process. They're both with us now. Hey there, Whittney. Hey, Ben.

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