Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

 Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s still up-for-negotiations budget, the two sponsors of vetoed legislation, both members of General Assembly budget-writing committees, say.

Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi, center, speaks with Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Petersburg, left, and Del. Adele McClure, D-Arlington, before Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs legislation about childcare at VCU Heal…