Cannabis Bill Passes House — The Virginia House of Delegates unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Fairfax Republican Dave Albo that would allow children with seizures disorders to legally use cannabis oil to counteract them. A similar bill by Reston Del. Ken Plum (D) is still in committee. [Washington Post]
STEM Academies Open House — Fairfax County Public Schools high school academies will host the annual STEM-H (science, technology, engineering, math, and health and medical sciences) Expo on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Chantilly High School, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, with registration starting at 9 a.m. [Fairfax County Public Schools]
Rules For Food Trucks On VDOT Roads Could Change — A bill introduced by Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Springfield) would make it easier for food trucks to park on Fairfax County streets. [Fairfax Times]
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