Changes to VA’s medical marijuana program taking effect soon Emma Thomas June 28, 2023 1 minute read While there are no changes to the recreational use of marijuana, Virginia’s medical marijuana program will be facing some major changes starting July 1st. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: New extended stay hotel in Roanoke taking advantage of construction boomNext: Galen College of Nursing opens in Roanoke County Related Stories Rail Yard Dawgs broadcaster Mitch Stewart relieved of duties after DWI charge Web Staff February 19, 2026 0 Retired area preacher vows to continue fighting for Autumn’s Law Clark Palmer February 19, 2026 0 Roanoke College Cannabis Studies program ready to pivot if retail marijuana sales become a reality in Virginia Gene Marrano February 19, 2026 0