Virginia Cannabis Retail Push: Gov. Abigail Spanberger and lawmakers unveiled a revised plan for a regulated adult-use cannabis market, with recreational sales targeted for July 1, 2027, including a 6% launch tax (rising later) and a cap of 350 retail locations statewide. Ohio Hemp/THC Court Update: A federal judge temporarily lifted Ohio’s THC drink ban for some businesses, keeping the legal fight over hemp-derived THC beverages alive. Pennsylvania Budget Mechanics: Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to tap nearly $4.7B from the state rainy day fund would be the biggest savings draw in history, but Republicans argue it could hurt credit and force future tax hikes. Marketing Compliance Reality Check: A new report says CBD brands still face near-total ad blackouts on Google, Meta, and TikTok, pushing marketers toward guest posts—while warning that paid guest-post networks can trigger penalties. Local Dispensary Rules: Marysville, California voted to narrow cannabis dispensary buffer zones after earlier rules made legal openings impossible within city limits. Enforcement & Courts: Police in Sheffield shut down a cannabis farm and charged a man with production; in Hong Kong, customs seized 81.2kg of suspected cannabis buds worth about $14.5M at the airport and arrested a suspect. Public Safety/Health: A study cited in coverage links commercial cannabis markets to increased addiction, adding pressure on regulators to get rules right.