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- Virginia Democrats Push Forward with Retail Marijuana Market Launch in 2026
  
  Virginia lawmakers have advanced a revised legislative framework to establish a regulated retail marijuana market, with sales potentially beginning as early as November 1, 2026.
  
  Va. considers nearly $700 million rail and trail plan in Shenandoah Valley
  
  The Virginia Department of Transportation stunned Virginia’s transportation community by proposing a plan last Tuesday to potentially develop a multi-use trail and restore a deteriorated rail corridor in the Shenandoah Valley, with a possible price tag of nearly $700 million.
  
  Virginia’s Speed Camera Cash Grab: $60 Million in Fines from School Zones, Zero Enforcement in Dangerous Intersections
  
  In a revealing discussion at the Virginia State Crime Commission meeting on December 2, 2025, state officials highlighted the stark reality of the commonwealth's speed camera program: a lucrative revenue stream that's prioritizing easy targets over actual public safety.
  
  Virginia’s future higher education chapter should be collaborative and not competitive, says a university official
  
  Virginia will face a workforce shortage in 2026 that cannot be resolved by doing business as usual. The region's hospitals are facing some of the most high nursing vacancy rates. teacher shortages continue to strain classrooms, accelerating burnout and affecting school divisions from Hampton Roads to Southwest Virginia.
  
  ‘We’re toast’: Virginia GOP erupts in finger-pointing after sweeping Democratic wins
  
  Rick Buchanan didn’t expect to walk out before the first session even ended.
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