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Virginia Governor Wants to Legalize Medical Marijuana in 2017

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 09:23

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, who recently gained national notoriety after a photo emerged of him sitting next to Willie Nelson and a jar of the singer’s own cannabis line “Willie’s Reserve,” says he would like to legalize a statewide medical marijuana program in 2017, but he doesn’t have a lot of confidence the state legislature is prepared to take the plunge.

On Wednesday, during an interview with WTOP radio, McAuliffe was asked his position with respect the marijuana reform and whether he would support a bill aimed at bringing legal weed to the Mother of States.

“I do not support legalization of marijuana in Virginia,” McAuliffe responded. “I do support it for medicinal purposes. I will sign any bill you can get to me, because I’m a big believer in that.”

While the governor’s comments suggest bold changes could be on the horizon next...

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