Pro-marijuana group believes decriminalization is DOA in Virginia this year Ian Price January 3, 2019 1 minute read A bill to decriminalize simple marijuana possession in Virginia has been submitted to the General Assembly, but marijuana advocates think its chances are slim at best. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Dawgs on the road; Highfill bows out at ByrdNext: Delegate Sam Rasoul live in-studio about the 2019 General Assembly session Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026