Youngkin "not interested" in legalizing marijuana sales

• “So I wouldn’t expect that during his administration.”

Context: In past remarks, Youngkin has avoided taking a firm stance on the issue and has often responded to questions by saying it was up to lawmakers to send him legislation.

Why it matters: Virginia's marijuana laws are a mess after lawmakers legalized possession of the drug but failed to reach an agreement on a legal marketplace for recreational users.

Between the lines: Guthrie's remarks could help explain why GOP leaders in the House of Delegates refused to bring up legislation on the subject for hearings over the past two years — even in cases when the bills were proposed by members of their own caucus.