Congressman hopes to remove federal government from marijuana discussion Clark Palmer July 30, 2019 1 minute read A freshman GOP Congressman who represents parts of our area says decisions on marijuana legalization rest with individual states not the federal government. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Ironman event coming to Roanoke Valley in 2020Next: Ironman 70.3 triathlon sure to draw from big region Related Stories Local political scientist says US-Iran deal looks to be a good step forward Gene Marrano June 16, 2026 Virginia moves toward legal cannabis sales after budget compromise Ian Price June 16, 2026 USA Cycling Mountain Biking Championships adds another year – back in Roanoke Valley for 2027 Gene Marrano June 15, 2026