Del. Charniele Herring speaks on the floor of the House of Delegates Friday. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Members of the House of Delegates are poised to cast a vote Monday on decriminalizing marijuana.
Michael Pope reports.
Marijuana Decriminalization Likely to Take Step Forward Monday
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