Virginia Cannabis Freedom Festival coming to Charlottesville | CBS 19
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) – Charlottesville is hosting a Virginia Cannabis Freedom Festival, presented by the Virginia Hemp Coalition and Commonwealth Collective.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10 from 2 P.M. to 10 P.M.
Critics Say Budget Bill in Virginia Would Make CBD, Hemp Foods ‘adults-only’
Virginia hemp stakeholders say a budget bill now before Gov. Glenn Youngkin would unnecessarily restrict the purchase of hemp foods, beverages and dietary supplements to those 21 and older, based on language about THC in the measure.
The Hemp Dilemma
It’s about relieving pain and getting to sleep, building homes, creating long-lasting textiles and limitless rope, making shoes, bioplastics, insulation, jewelry, biofuel, high protein powders, CBD and THC, veggie burgers, tea, coffee and a world of other drinks.
Some Advocacy Groups Oppose New Marijuana Crime in Virginia Budget Deal
(The Center Square) – After Virginia House and Senate conferees reached a budget deal, some advocacy groups are speaking out against the last-minute addition of language that would add a new marijuana crime to the books.
Small Cannabis Entrepreneurs Say they Can’t Compete Against ‘Walmart of Weed’
“The government wants to protect Big Pharma,” Amatucci said, referring to the retail purchasing power of national medical marijuana companies and the donations made to legislators. “Follow the money on this, because it's all in plain view for everyone to see.”
Medical Cannabis Companies are Amassing Political Power in Virginia
RICHMOND — Many small cannabis entrepreneurs say large companies are jockeying to lock them out of the industry and have funding that gives them more access to lawmakers.
“Small businesses are the backbone of the country,” said Sarah Grant, general manager of The Dispensary in Richmond.
Small Cannabis Entrepreneurs Say they Can’t Compete Against ‘Walmart of Weed’
Many small cannabis entrepreneurs say large companies are jockeying to lock them out of the industry and have funding that gives them more access to lawmakers.
Medical Cannabis Companies Amass Political Power in Va.
RICHMOND, Va. — Many small cannabis entrepreneurs say large companies are jockeying to lock them out of the industry and have funding that gives them more access to lawmakers.
‘Frankenstein Bill’ that Would Have Hurt Virginia Hemp Stakeholders Fails to Pass
The Virginia Hemp Coalition (VHC) has said the measure would put Virginia businesses at a significant competitive advantage in the hemp economy, and mean millions of dollars in losses by retailers of hemp products in the state.
The changes that could be coming to Virginia's marijuana laws
RICHMOND, Va. -- A vote by the General Assembly on Wednesday may significantly change how marijuana is criminalized, and how the hemp industry operates. The General Assembly is back for "Veto Day" and one bill many have their eyes on is SB591.
Roanoke Valley farmer, others: High hopes blunted by Virginia's politics of cannabis regulation | The Roanoke Times
Family-owned Garrett Farms, located in view of Interstate 81 near Salem, planted 1,700 hemp plants, tended with the help of Hill’s father, in 2019. That was shortly after a change in federal farming regulations legalized cultivation of hemp as a distinct crop from its intoxicating counterpart, the cannabis plant.
Gov. Youngkin proposes banning sales of Delta 8-THC in Virginia | WTKR
NORFOLK, Va. - Gov. Youngkin has proposed banning sales of Delta 8-THC hemp products in Virginia.
The Virginia Hemp Coalition has come out against the bill and the amendments. "We feel surprised by some of the misguided proposals in the bill. This bill will hurt job creation, hurt the economy, hurt farmers, and take away many legitimate rights for hemp consumers," the group's President Jason Amatucci wrote in an email to News 3.
Legislators Have Nipped Virginia’s Budding Cannabis Industry, Advocates Say
RICHMOND, Va. -- Jacob Williamson grows, makes and sells hemp-based CBD products through his family’s Hens and Hemp farm. He went through the permitting process to be a hemp farmer when it became legal in 2019, but now he is leaving the industry.
Proposed Bill Could Make Hemp and CBD Products Illegal
Amatucci said he’s disappointed that people are still not supportive of hemp after all the efforts that have been put in place. “There’s been a lot of education over the years, but folks still haven’t gotten it,” Amatucci said. “It feels like we’re having to do this all over again.”
Virginia Stakeholders Push Back Against Law Targeting Delta-8 THC
The Virginia Hemp Coalition (VHC) is urging the state’s governor to veto or amend a bill they say would unnecessarily criminalize hemp products.
Group says Virginia Bill Could Lead to Some CBD, Delta 8 THC Products Being Removed from Shelves
CHESAPEAKE, Va. - The Virginia Hemp Coalition is calling on Gov. Youngkin to veto, or at least amend, a bill that puts restrictions on THC products sold at shops around Virginia.
Legislation to Crack Down on Marijuana Products, Including Synthetics, Heads to Youngkin
The General Assembly failed at finding a path to starting recreational marijuana sales this year, but a law outlining stricter regulations for retailers selling what one lawmaker called “juiced-up” synthetic products made its way through the legislature last week with bipartisan support.
THC Restriction Bill On Virginia Governor’s Desk Would Harm Hemp Industry, Advocates Say
The General Assembly failed at finding a path to starting recreational marijuana sales this year, but a bill outlining stricter regulations for retailers selling what one lawmaker called “juiced-up” synthetic products made its way through the legislature last week with bipartisan support.
Lawmakers Crack Down on Cannabis Compound Delta-8 Following Safety Concerns
“Delta-8, intoxicating cannabinoids and synthetically-made cannabinoids need to be regulated. No doubt about it,” said Virginia Hemp Coalition President Jason Amatucci. “We’re talking about throwing the whole industry under the bus to take care of the bad apples.”
Anavii Market Pushes Limits on Health & Wellness with Natural Protein Powder | Newswires
Anavii Market is changing the game and bringing hemp hearts protein powder direct to those focused on their health & wellness.