Regulatory Crackdown: Michigan regulators fined cannabis firms over tracking, sales, waste disposal, security and reporting lapses, with Metrc tracking issues showing up in most August-dated actions. Federal Corruption Case: Atlantic City’s top cannabis official, “Cannabis Kash” McKinley, was charged with honest services fraud and bribery tied to fast-tracking a dispensary and reducing city fees. Product Safety: Colorado’s StayCon recalled dozens of contaminated marijuana vape products after methylene chloride was found, amid delays in expanded testing. Hemp Policy Fight: Kansas officials urged a federal court to toss a lawsuit challenging hemp product raids, arguing the complaint doesn’t show violated constitutional rights. State Ballot Watch: North Carolina lawmakers are debating whether to ban hemp beverages outright, while Massachusetts voters oppose a November measure to roll back adult-use marijuana legalization. Local Market Rules: Estacada, Oregon voters will decide whether to block new marijuana production/processing/wholesale businesses (retail dispensaries would remain). Enforcement Abroad: Hong Kong customs seized 6kg of cannabis at an airport and arrested two traffickers.