Medical Cannabis Access (Kentucky): Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order expanding Kentucky’s medical cannabis qualifying conditions from 6 to 21, aiming to reduce confusion for patients and providers and boost options for chronic pain and serious illnesses like PTSD, HIV/AIDS, ALS, Parkinson’s, sickle cell anemia, and Crohn’s disease. Dispensary Openings (Kentucky): NatureMed opened its Erlanger dispensary on June 5 as Northern Kentucky’s second medical cannabis retailer, offering flower, edibles, vaporizers, and concentrates for cardholders. Medical Cannabis Access (Alabama): Alabama’s first licensed dispensary opened in Montgomery after years of delays, but patients in areas like Dothan face long travel and limited nearby certified doctors. CBD/Alzheimer’s Research: A mouse study in eNeuro reports inhaled CBD reduced brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s, improving anxiety-like behavior and recognition memory while lowering inflammatory signaling. Public Health Alert (Measles): A measles alert was issued for Cairns locations, including Cairns Hospital Emergency Department, with exposure windows tied to a recent Jetstar flight and local bus routes. Regulation/Enforcement (Kratom, Missouri): Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway reached a settlement with CBD American Shaman requiring it to suspend kratom and 7-OH sales in the state, citing public health risks and misleading marketing. Drug Policy/Legal Fight (Iowa nursing home): An Iowa nursing home sued after a resident’s eviction tied to alleged marijuana use, arguing the discharge was improper under state rules.