Virginia is considering legalizing retail cannabis. Currently, soybeans dominate agriculture, with a value almost five times greater than tobacco. However, legalizing cannabis could potentially add $350-500 million to agricultural output and create around 22,000 jobs. The industry’s economic significance and job opportunities are comparable to Amazon’s HQ2. There is opposition, but supporters argue it would replace the black market and boost the economy. Attend an open house in Bristol to learn more.
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Written by: Dwayne Yancey
Published on March 5, 2024 at 08:16PM
Source: Cardinal News (opens in new tab)