Youngkin ‘not interested’ in recreational marijuana sales and more Va. headlines – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

• Several doctors disciplined for past misconduct have gotten jobs at the Virginia Department of Corrections providing medical care for inmates. Officials declined to be interviewed about the matter but said it can be challenging to find doctors willing to work in prison settings.—Richmond Times-Dispatch

• Some parents have raised frustrations over a state education grant program meant to help students recover from pandemic learning loss. In response to criticism over how the program works, Gov. Glenn Youngkin indicated only a “handful” of people were having difficulty.—WTVR

• In a more definitive statement on where Youngkin stands on weed, an administration official said the governor is “not interested” in moving ahead with recreational marijuana sales.—Daily Progress

• One hundred Virginia National Guard troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border over the weekend in response to Youngkin’s directive to send resources to Texas to assist with border security.—Washington Post

• Mom-and-pop hotels are on the decline at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, with most now owned by hospitality companies or investment firms.—Virginian-Pilot