Cannabis Policy & Markets: Jamaica is rolling out a nationwide Cannabis Permit Road Tour to broaden participation, with new cultivator transitional permits and hands-on CLA application support. Regulation Watch: Pennsylvania’s $50.8B budget is signed with big education funding, but it omits recreational marijuana legalization and leaves minimum wage unchanged—plus it includes data reporting for data centers. Product & Science: Artelo Biosciences reports nonclinical results for ART27.13, a peripherally restricted cannabinoid receptor agonist, showing reduced paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain behaviors in animals. Industry Events: NECANN’s New Jersey Cannabis Convention returns to Atlantic City Sept. 18–19 with 35+ sessions and the NECANN CUP for licensed operators. Local Business: Minnesota’s MN Roots highlights cannabis retail expansion, while Curaleaf marks a capital markets milestone tied to standardized cannabis preparations in Spain. Public Safety & Enforcement: Kansas Democratic candidate Ethan Corson backs both medical and adult-use cannabis reforms as states continue tightening or clarifying THC rules. Agriculture & Inputs: A USGS decade-long study finds pesticide pollution in U.S. waterways is widespread, with levels high enough to potentially harm aquatic life.