Virginia adult-use cannabis framework, fees, license caps emerge

Existing medical cannabis operators in Virginia would have to pay a $10 million fee to convert to adult-use sales – and Black Virginians would be encouraged to enter the industry via a social-equity program – under the proposed regulatory frameworks state lawmakers are considering. Virginia adult-use cannabis sales would begin as soon as November under […]

Budget 2026 wishlist: Price caps for affordable housing, penalties for project delays top homebuyers’ demands

For Budget 2026, homebuyers have proposed that the government clearly define ‘affordable’ and ‘mid-segment’ housing, including caps on permissible rates per square foot of carpet area and minimum mandatory facilities and amenities. Their wishlist also includes stricter accountability for developers, with financial penalties for project delays or failure to honour booking-stage commitments, mirroring the loss […]