A recent poll showed that most Virginia voters disagree with Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) veto of legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales—but the disappointment in the move extends to members of her own family, the governor says.
“I know a lot of people are not pleased with that veto,” she said in an interview with actor and content creator Tevin Davis that was posted on Monday. “Friends and family are displeased as well.”
“I do think it’s an obligation to get it right, and I can’t overstate the fact that I was really dug in on the details on this bill—and it’s all about making sure that it is a market that prioritizes public health, public safety, kids’ safety,” Spanberger said. “I recognize the disappointment that the timing of this decision has made, but it’s on the question of the principles of it.”
Lawmakers passed the cannabis sales bills in March, but the governor then suggested changes to the legalization proposal—including delaying the start date for sales by six months, increasing taxes and instituting new criminal penalties for cannabis consumers. The legislature last month declined to take up the amendments during a one-day reconvened session, however, effectively rejecting them. Spanberger
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