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Spanberger’s veto exposes the myth of 'safe' marijuana legalization | Guest column

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May 29, 2026 · 9:30 AM

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s unexpected veto of Virginia’s marijuana retail bill, this columnist argues, stands as a rare clear-eyed rebuke of Big Weed’s push for unfettered commercialization and a reminder that public health, not corporate profit, should drive drug policy.