Gov. Spanberger officially vetoed legislation that would establish a retail marijuana market.

“The Governor’s veto ignores the reality that cannabis is already being sold everyday across Virginia,” the legislation's sponsors Sen. Aird and Del. Krizek said in a joint statement. “The only question is whether we as leaders will finally ensure those sales occur within a legal, regulated market or continue turning a blind eye to a booming illicit market while pretending to be outraged by its existence.”