Virginia Retail Weed: Gov. Abigail Spanberger and lawmakers unveiled a revised adult-use cannabis retail plan, with sales targeted for July 1, 2027, a 6% launch tax rising to 8% in 2029, and a cap of 350 statewide retail locations. Local Zoning Fix: Marysville, California voted to loosen cannabis dispensary buffer rules after its 2050 plan left the whole city inside restricted zones; the buffer will now apply only to single- and two-family residential areas. Community Odor Pressure: Lee, New Hampshire’s select board put Green Theory Cultivation back in the hot seat, demanding a concrete odor mitigation plan after years of complaints. Hemp THC Legal Fight: Ohio’s intoxicating hemp drink ban was temporarily blocked by a federal judge, letting a limited set of companies sell THC products for two weeks while the case proceeds. Health & Policy Research: A Lancet Psychiatry study found that commercial, for-profit cannabis markets are linked to higher addiction and more potent products, while decriminalization/removing penalties didn’t clearly drive higher use. Sleep Claims: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey reported 64% of cannabis users said it improved sleep quality, while experts warn about risks like daytime sleepiness and impaired driving. Industry Pushback: The National Restaurant Association urged Congress to delay a THC drinks ban and create a clear federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived THC beverages. Enforcement Snapshot: Police in California and elsewhere reported cannabis-related arrests and seizures, including a Shasta County DUI checkpoint funded by the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund.