The Oregon House passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday that would clear fines for possessing small amounts of marijuana.

The measures in Washington and Oregon have been passed by the state Senate of each and are now in the House. The Washington bill faces its final committee hearings on Friday and Monday.

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Benefits bills advance but face opposition The measures in Washington and Oregon have been passed by the state Senate of each and are now in the House. The Washington bill faces its final ...