/tags/ralph-northam ralph northam en-US Copyright Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:14:11 GMT /news-partners/2021-04-08/virginia-16th-state-to-legalize-recreational-pot-latest-to-emphasize-social-equity By July 1, Virginians will be able to possess small amounts of cannabis legally. It's the third state this year to legalize marijuana with a stated focus on reducing harm to communities of color. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:14:11 GMT /news-partners/2021-04-08/virginia-16th-state-to-legalize-recreational-pot-latest-to-emphasize-social-equity Ben Paviour /news-partners/2020-10-13/men-in-alleged-kidnapping-plot-also-considered-targeting-virginia-governor-fbi-says Special Agent Richard Trask revealed the Virginia connection for the first time on Tuesday, testifying in federal court in Michigan. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:07:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-10-13/men-in-alleged-kidnapping-plot-also-considered-targeting-virginia-governor-fbi-says Bill Chappell, Ryan Lucas /news-partners/2020-02-17/virginia-governors-bill-to-ban-assault-weapons-fails-with-help-from-his-own-party Four state Senate Democrats broke ranks in tabling a bill that would have banned the sale or transfer of certain assault-style weapons. It also would have banned magazines with more than 12 rounds. Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:50:26 GMT /news-partners/2020-02-17/virginia-governors-bill-to-ban-assault-weapons-fails-with-help-from-his-own-party Brakkton Booker