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Racial disparities persist in California, the fallout in Toronto continues after last week’s raids, and can cannabis actually damage your DNA?

Lawmakers fast-tracked the measure as a way to head off a medical marijuana issue headed toward fall ballots.

Kansas eases penalties for possession, New Jersey takes a pass on $300M in tax revenue, and is the Philippines’ freeze on cannabis starting to thaw?

Many legislators are anticipating a long night, as the House and Senate planned votes on dozens of bills before they recess until after the November election.

Lawmakers ditched the scheme Tuesday over concerns the rare setup would create an undue burden on the state.

It’s crunch time in Michigan, a Tennessee politician could face charges for cultivation, and Macedonia will offer cannabis in pharmacies.

On the international front, the Global Cannabis Campaign saw traction in Colombia and South Africa, while Canada’s cracking down and Australia introduced medical legislation.

Polling is now consistently showing that a strong majority of Ohioans favor the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes, inspiring a steady stream of ballot proposals that would lift the state’s current prohibition.

What will — and won’t — be allowed in Pennsylvania, the nation’s newest medical marijuana state.

Nevada and Rhode Island are making progress, but Vermont’s efforts to legalize have stalled. Ohio legislators made a bold new medical proposal, and Pennsylvania is so close they can almost smell it.