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Oregon's governor pardons thousands for pot convictions
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By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced she is pardoning an estimated 45,000 people convicted of simple possession of marijuana, a month after President Joe Biden did the same under federal law.
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By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced she is pardoning an estimated 45,000 people convicted of simple possession of marijuana, a month after President Joe Biden did the same under federal law.
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday a pardon for prior Oregon offenses of simple possession of marijuana, an act that will impact an estimated 45,000 individuals across the state and forgive more than $14 million in associated fines and fees.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has vacated 47,144 convictions for marijuana possession, affecting roughly 45,000 people and forgiving more than $14 million in fines and fees, her office announced Monday.
SALEM, Ore. — Outgoing Oregon Governor Kate Brown on Monday pardoned some 45,000 people with marijuana convictions and forgave nearly $14 million in fines and fees related to pot convictions.
