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Adult-use marijuana is likely to be legalized in Virginia this year, but some sticking points still need to be worked out before that can happen. (Photo: Alex Scribner/VPM News)
State lawmakers are moving at breakneck speed to legalize recreational marijuana in Virginia and provide a clean slate for thousands of people previously convicted of marijuana offenses.
The proposals now before the General Assembly are lengthy and complex and will likely continue to be finessed over the coming weeks before reaching Governor Ralph Northam’s desk. Although law enforcement groups largely oppose legalization, some form of the legislation will likely pass, and advocates say the process has been thorough.
Survey: 19% of Virginians say they wonât get COVID-19 vaccine (FILE) (Source: Associated Press) By NBC29 Newsroom | February 4, 2021 at 3:27 PM EST - Updated February 4 at 6:02 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Roughly one-in-five Virginians (19%) say they will never get vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to a new survey released by The Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University.
The survey also found about 46% of Virginians say they will get vaccinated as soon as it is available for them.
Other findings from the survey include:
Black Virginians are significantly less willing than whites to get the vaccine as soon as it is available (29% to 51%).