Sessions' DOJ reinstitutes harsh drug sentences; N.H. decriminalizes; deets on Denver's social use plan; new weed hotline; infused french toast for Mother's Day & more

May 12: Sessions' DOJ reinstitutes harsh drug sentences; N.H. decriminalizes; deets on Denver's social use plan; new weed hotline; infused french toast for Mother's Day & 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.]( [Sessions overturns Holder memo, returns to harshest drug sentencing policy]( Attorney General Jeff Sessions overturned the sweeping criminal charging policy of former attorney general Eric H. Holder Jr. and directed his federal prosecutors Thursday to charge defendants with the most serious, provable crimes carrying the most severe penalties. The Holder memo, issued in August 2013, instructed his prosecutors to avoid charging certain defendants with drug offenses that would trigger long mandatory minimum sentences. There's also this... [Sessions' involvement in Comey firing prompts calls for him to resign]( Sessions may have some explanation for why he chose to participate in the firing of former FBI director James Comey. But the attorney general may now be in considerable legal peril. Refusing to recuse oneself from a conflict or breaking the promise to recuse from a conflict is a serious breach of legal ethics. In sum, Sessions has risked his law license, whether he realized it or not. Quote of the Day “It’s providing access to Iowans and doing it as quickly as we can.” [—Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer](, who is trying to work out a system allowing Iowa residents to start buying medical marijuana oils and pills in Minnesota, a novel arrangement that could raise issues with the federal government. Recipe [Weed-infused stuffed French toast recipe: An elegant, elevated and easy breakfast]( Looking for a special treat this Mother's Day weekend? Try this cannabis-infused French toast. The ricotta and the jam in the filling for this stuffed French toast combine to make just the right level of creamy, tangy sweetness. Regional News [New Hampshire Senate joins House (and New England) in deciding weed should be decriminalized]( Senators voted Thursday to remove criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of pot, putting New Hampshire on a path to finally join the rest of New England in decriminalizing marijuana. Supporters argued the change will ensure young people's lives aren't ruined by getting caught with weed. Get the details on how much one can possess without being arrested and the Granite State's political pot history. [In final hours of session, Colorado lawmakers fail to define public use of marijuana]( Colorado's long debate over where people can smoke marijuana will continue for at least another year. In the closing hours of the 2017 legislative session, the two chambers failed to reach a compromise on defining the prohibition on "open and public" marijuana consumption — a question that has been hanging over lawmakers ever since recreational marijuana was approved by voters in 2012. A compromise that allowed smoking on a private residence's porch under a so-called "party of five" rule got rejected by the House. [California gov commits $1.5M to clean up damage from illegal marijuana grows]( California Gov. Jerry Brown is earmarking $1.5 million in his May revised budget for cleanup of environmental damage caused by illegal marijuana farms within the state's Emerald Triangle cultivation heartland. More Headlines [+ Want to go to one of Denver's new social pot use events? Proposed rules say every customer needs to sign a waiver]( [+ Philly's mayor calling for marijuana sales at state liquor stores]( [+ Chile launches medical cannabis pilot program at pharmacies]( [+ NASCAR nixes weed company logo from driver’s car]( Numerology 1-877-741-3777 Who you gonna call with your pot questions? [Denver now has a 24-7 hotline for marijuana health and safety queries](, staffed with in-the-know pros. #AllThingsWeed [Cannabist Show: She’s a psychologist helping opioid addicts; She’s bringing Israeli MMJ to America]( Treat yourself to a fresh Cannabist Show. We're diving into cannabis-based treatment for opioid addiction with psychologist Cali Estes and exploring international trade with Tikun Olam USA's Jyl Ferris. [Subscribe to the podcast]( and listen while you're running around this weekend. 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