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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales after lawmakers rejected her proposed amendments, which included tax increases and new criminal penalties. The decision leaves Virginia with legal possession and cultivation but no regulated retail market, a move criticized by advocates and bill sponsors for allowing the illicit market to continue unchecked.

Colorado regulators acknowledged that the illegal sale of chemically converted hemp as marijuana has become an existential threat to the state’s legal market, fueled by fraudulent data and a failing tracking system. Despite these concerns, legislative efforts to overhaul product testing and oversight collapsed due to industry disagreements over taxes and regulation levels.

The Department of Transportation issued guidance maintaining cannabis prohibitions for safety-sensitive workers despite rescheduling, while federal lawmakers introduced legislation to study driving impairment standards. Other developments include a study linking cannabinoids to weight loss, the FDA granting breakthrough status to a cannabis extract for pain, and various state-level regulatory updates in Minnesota and Indiana.

A federally funded study published in Preventive Medicine Reports found that legalizing medical and recreational marijuana is associated with significant reductions in non-fatal opioid overdoses among adults with employer-sponsored insurance. The research suggests a "substitution effect" where cannabis access may reduce opioid use, particularly among younger populations and men.

California's Department of Cannabis Control proposed emergency regulations to allow marijuana businesses to separate medical and adult-use operations into two distinct licenses. This streamlined process aims to help state-licensed medical cannabis businesses benefit from federal tax deductions and other advantages following the federal government's move to reclassify medical marijuana as a Schedule III substance.

WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam announced the launch of RVD420 and DAM GOOD CBD, featuring a multi-state cannabis rollout and a national e-commerce platform debuting in June 2026. The wellness brand, developed through a strategic partnership with a leading multi-state operator, focuses on recovery and authentic cannabis culture.

Louisiana lawmakers passed HB 568, a bill that would impose up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine for smoking or vaping marijuana within 2,000 feet of school property, including college campuses. The legislation now heads to Governor Jeff Landry, while other measures regarding medical marijuana access and a potential recreational legalization pilot program continue to move through the legislature.

The U.S. Army reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for all cannabis products, including hemp-derived CBD and synthetic cannabinoids, warning soldiers that use can lead to positive drug tests and disciplinary action. Despite federal rescheduling efforts and state legalization, the military maintains a blanket ban to ensure mission readiness and avoid risks from the unregulated consumer market.

A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups organized the Cannabis Week of Unity to lobby Congress for federal legalization, the release of cannabis prisoners, and record expungement. The mobilization focused on passing the MORE Act and other reform bills while highlighting the disproportionate impact of prohibition on minority communities and the need for economic equity.