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Virginia’s retail cannabis market is coming. Will it be fair to workers and small businesses?

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December 11, 2025

[#item_full_content] A union and marijuana justice nonprofit are fighting for protections for workers and fairness for small operations as the multi-billion dollar industry gets closer to coming online in Virginia. Virginia’s retail cannabis market is coming. Will it be fair to workers and small businesses? Read More

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