retail cannabis market
Coverage of retail cannabis market in the Nexus archive.
- Spanberger’s vetoes have her bumping heads with fellow Democrats
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's vetoes of Democratic-led legislation, including bills on public employee collective bargaining and retail cannabis markets, have sparked public clashes with fellow Democrats. The disputes highlight a divide between Spanberger, who ran as a moderate, and newer, more progressive legislators. A budget conflict over data center tax exemptions risks a potential government shutdown if unresolved.
- Spanberger showed bravado in vetoing Democratic bills. What if some return to her in the budget?
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed multiple bills passed by Virginia's General Assembly, including measures related to cannabis sales and prescription drug affordability. The vetoes include bills sponsored by prominent Democratic legislators like Scott Surovell, Lashrecse Aird, and R. Creigh Deeds. The article suggests potential pushback from legislative Democrats on these actions.