Trump breaks silence on marijuana, why Oregon hasn't paid out its pot tax revenue, Florida fail, NFLPA expects give-and-take on pot policy, global marijuana protest & more

May 8: Trump breaks silence on marijuana, why Oregon hasn't paid out its pot tax revenue, Florida fail, NFLPA expects give-and-take on pot policy, global marijuana protest & more The Cannabist]( [thecannabist.co]( | [@cannabist]( | [fb/cannabist]( If someone forwarded this to you and you'd like to sign up yourself, just go here: [(. To view this on the web or share a link, [click here.]( [Trump says he reserves right to ignore medical marijuana protection provision in spending bill]( When President Donald Trump signed his first piece of major legislation, a $1 trillion spending bill to keep the government operating through September, he noted his objections to numerous provisions. In a signing statement that accompanied the bill, Trump highlighted a measure that prohibits the Justice Department from using any funds to block implementation of state medical marijuana laws and said he reserved the right to ignore the provision. He held out the possibility that the administration could pursue legal action against states and territories that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Quote of the Day “Marijuana laws in this country have violated every basic principle this country stands for over the last 75 years. It's time to stop.” [—U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher.]( The California Republican spoke with Attorney General Jeff Sessions at the Capitol on Thursday, and Rohrabacher said they made plans for an in-depth meeting on the cannabis issue. If Sessions doesn't come around and instead manages to convince Trump to go back on his campaign pledge to support medical marijuana and let states' rights stand, then [Rohrabacher is confident the courts will continue to back Congress' right to determine how federal funds are spent](. Strain Review [Panama Punch]( If there’s a case for cannabis as a performance-enhancing drug, yoga would be near the top of the list next to competitive eating. Having tried both, my main use for weed would be as an antiemetic, as I could have tossed my “Girl Scout Cookies” both times. In practice, there’s a divide on what to roll up before rolling out your mat. Do you use a sedative indica that allows you to quiet your mind and settle into your body? Do you use a racy sativa to help you power through a daunting session? Do you take three dabs and get into “child’s pose” for an hour? (Watch the video to see how our reviewer fared.) Regional News [Florida legislature fails to come to medical marijuana agreement, leaves rules to Dept. of Health]( Rules to enact Florida’s medical marijuana amendment went up in smoke on Friday after the Legislature failed to pass a bill. The House and Senate agreed on most key parts of a bill putting rules in place for Amendment 2. But the chambers could not agree on the number of retail dispensaries that a medical marijuana treatment center can operate. It will now be up to the Department of Health to come up with rules for patients, caregivers, doctors and treatment centers by July 3 and have them implemented by October. [Persistent prosecution of Oklahoma head shop seems like "a waste of taxpayer money" to residents]( Norman, Oklahoma police and its Republican district attorney are pursuing criminal charges against the now-shuttered Friendly Market shop owner Robert Cox and several of his clerks for selling glass pipes in a local store. But the latest target of police and prosecutors is fighting back. More Regional Headlines +[Oregon pot tax collections – tens of millions of dollars – are sitting in limbo]( +[Raids for illegal weed grows down sharply in one Colorado county]( Sports [NFL Players Association on marijuana policy negotiations with owners: expect give-and-take]( The NFL Players Association has been down this road before. Although the union is pushing for changes to the collectively bargained substance-abuse policy as it pertains to marijuana, it knows it will require some give-and-take with owners. “That has not been our experience with the league or the Management Council unfortunately in most cases,” NFLPA assistant executive director George Atallah said in an interview with ProFootballTalk on Monday. "It’s a little bit challenging at times to feel like the only entity who cares about these players as human beings, as men, as family men, when they’re facing health and safety issues." #AllThingsWeed [Amazing photos from the 2017 Global Marijuana March]( This past weekend, cannabis enthusiasts in cities around the world took to the streets for the 2017 Global Marijuana March (GMM, in some places known as the Million Marijuana March). In São Paulo, Brazil alone, organizers estimated 100,000 attendees. Here’s a look at some of the scenes from America and beyond. More Weed Reads The Guardian: [Daily dose of cannabis extract could reverse brain's decline in old age, study suggests]( Daily Times (Delaware) editorial: [Legal recreational marijuana is on the horizon]( You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up at The Denver Post. Please add "members@mail.denverpost.com" and "members@direct.denverpost.com" to your trusted senders list. To unsubscribe from this mailing, [click here.]( To change your e-mail preferences, [click here](. To view this newsletter on the web [click here.]( The Denver Post 101 West Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202