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This Marijuana Moment newsletter features updates on Kentucky medical marijuana progress, Virginia hemp business hearing requests, and data on cannabis treatment referrals in non-legal states.

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Board finalized application timelines, passed its FY27 budget, and addressed public concerns regarding zoning changes and lotteries.

This Marijuana Moment newsletter highlights California Treasurer Fiona Ma's criticism of the state's cannabis legalization law and the passage of bipartisan psychedelics amendments to the federal defense bill. It also covers a Colorado study backing medical marijuana for workers' compensation and new THC/hemp regulations in Virginia and Texas.

Virginia hemp businesses are urging a state legislative committee to hold a hearing addressing the economic impacts of newly enacted THC restrictions.

D.C. denied Blunt DC's license transfer, seven Virginia hemp businesses sued over state THC limits, and Maryland announced plans for a medical cannabis hotline pilot program.

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has announced the creation of the Regulated Products Enforcement Unit to oversee and enforce laws regarding vaping products, hemp-derived intoxicants, THC, and kratom. The unit will manage civil enforcement, retail compliance, product directories, and public education to crack down on unauthorized items and protect consumers.

This update covers District regulators staying Mirage Inc.’s failure-to-open case to pursue summary enforcement, alongside Virginia establishing key 2027 cannabis licensing milestones amid growing public pushback over equity criteria.

Seven Virginia hemp companies filed a federal lawsuit challenging state legislation capping THC at 2 mg per package.

This Marijuana Moment newsletter highlights a federal report showing that daily cannabis use has surpassed daily alcohol and cigarette use in the U.S. It also covers an Idaho medical marijuana campaign's decision not to challenge a ballot denial, the impact of hemp product bans on licensed businesses, and a study on the effects of high marijuana taxes.