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 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026