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This episode of TDR Cannabis in Five features Shadd Dales covering the latest cannabis update out of Virginia, where lawmakers are preparing to introduce a bill that would finally launch regulated cannabis sales in 2026. Presented in third-person, the segment explains how this development fits into the state’s complicated history with legalization.Shadd outlines how Virginia legalized possession years ago but never created a retail system, leaving residents with legal possession but no legal access. This gap has fueled the illicit market and confused consumers. The upcoming bill aims to resolve this with rules around licensing, taxes, equity, and consumer protections.Plus we highlight Virginia’s political landscape. With Abigail Spanberger recently elected governor, her administration will ultimately oversee the rollout. Lawmakers and industry players are watching closely to see how her leadership shapes the regulatory structure.Overall, the segment covers what the bill is expected to include, why the timing matters, and how Virginia’s next steps could impact both local businesses and broader national cannabis momentum heading into 2026.#VirginiaCannabis #VACannabis #CannabisNews #Legalization2026 #WeedPolitics #CannabisMarket #MSOS #TDRMedia #SouthernCannabis #cannabisreform Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos?   • California’s Cannabis Program Must Change ...     • Supreme Court Takes a Look at Cannabis | T...     • Inside the HHS Rescheduling Report | TDR C...     • Three Months That Made Cannabis Impossible...  Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook:   / thedalesreport  Twitter:   / thedalesreport  Instagram:

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