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There’s a new update out of Virginia—and it’s an important one if you’ve been following the path toward adult-use cannabis.In the latest TDR Cannabis in Five presented by Flowhub, host Shadd Dales breaks down where things stand after Governor Abigail Spanberger returned the adult-use bill with a set of proposed amendments.The original legislation laid out a clear framework for launching retail sales after years of legal possession without a regulated market. Now, those amendments are changing some key pieces—including delaying the launch timeline, reducing the number of retail licenses, increasing taxes down the road, and adding new enforcement provisions.That’s led to pushback from multiple sides.Some lawmakers feel the amendments shift the balance of what was originally agreed upon. At the same time, industry participants—including MSOs, smaller operators, and hemp businesses—are all weighing in, and in many cases, they’re aligned in questioning parts of the revised approach.And that’s what makes this moment worth watching.You’ve got different parts of the industry—groups that don’t always agree—now speaking with a similar tone when it comes to how this market should be structured.From here, lawmakers will decide whether to accept the amendments, reject them, or let the bill stall altogether.So this isn’t the final step—but it’s an important one.Because the decisions made here will shape how Virginia approaches adult-use cannabis heading into 2027.#CannabisNews #VirginiaCannabis #CannabisPolicy #AdultUseCannabis #CannabisIndustry #MSOS #CannabisInvesting #MarijuanaNews #TDR #FlowhubWant to see more Cannabis Reform videos?🎬    • Texas Hemp Ban Hit With Legal Pause | TDR ...  🎬    • RFK Jr. & Dr. Oz Move to Dismiss CBD Medic...  🎬    • Cannabis Rescheduling Isn’t Delayed It Jus...  🎬    • How Media Gets the Cannabis Youth Conversa...  Want to stay updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto?Subscribe to our Daily Baked newsletter:https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us on social media and podcast platforms:✅ Facebook:   / thedalesreport  ✅ Twitter:

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