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On June 16, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger, Senate patron Sen. Lashrecse Aird (D-Petersburg), and House patron Del. Paul Krizek (D-Fairfax) jointly announced a new budget compromise proposal to establish Virginia's legal retail cannabis market. The deal emerged after years of legislative battles, a prior veto, and a looming June 30 state budget deadline.

🚨 Breaking: SF 4401 Omnibus Cannabis Bill Passed Both Chambers May 17, 2026 The Minnesota Senate passed SF 4401 (35–32) and the House passed it (92–42) on May 17, 2026 — the final day of session — sending the most comprehensive cannabis policy update since legalization to Governor Walz for signature. Here is the status of every policy area:

CanGrow (OCM-SEA approved status) — Currently Open. Primarily focused on farmers/cultivators, so it has limited direct relevance to other licenses such as Manufacturing/Wholesale/Transport/Delivery licenses. However, if you have any cultivation component or are working with farming partners, this may apply.Technical assistance grants: $10,000–$50,000 for training and education Farmer loan financing: $2,500–$50,000 per individual (up to $150,000 with matching funds)