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Virginia's governor says he supports legalizing marijuana

The Washington Post · Gregory S. Schneider and Rachel Weiner · last updated

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday that he supports the legalization of marijuana, following the release of a study that found Virginia could generate $300 million in taxes from the sale of the substance.

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Virginia, where medical cannabis is legal, is amid an effort driven by Gov. Ralph Northam to legalize recreational marijuana.

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