LA supervisors vote 3-1 to oppose Prop 36, which would toughen penalties for some crimes
The proposition on the November ballot would change the California criminal code to charge certain drug possession and thefts under $950 as felonies, primarily for defendants with prior
Opinion
Endorsement: No on Proposition 36. California shouldn't revive the disastrous war on drugs
Proposition 36 won't end homelessness or crime waves. It will only refill prisons, push more people to the streets and erase criminal justice reform progress.
Poll: Most Californians favor Proposition 36, theft and drug crimes measure
The Public Policy Institute of California conducted the poll, which found most Californians favoring several other propositions.
California voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36, new survey says
Nearly three-quarters of likely voters said that they will vote “yes” on the ballot measure to reimpose felony charges for certain drug- and theft-related offenses.
New poll for Prop 36 shows overwhelming voter support to toughen penalties for stealing
A new poll from a San Francisco-based think tank showed overwhelming voter support for Prop 36, a tough-on-crime measure. An exasperated Gov. Gavin Newsom called the bill a "real setback" for California.
Statewide Poll Indicates Strong Support for Prop 36, Which Increases Punishments for Some Theft, Drug Offenses
The nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California has released the results of a statewide survey of Californians about government that shows strong support for Proposition 36, which would turn some misdemeanor theft charges into felonies,
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Barger Votes No on County Motion Opposing Proposition 36, Citing Need for Accountability on Repeat Offenders
Los Angeles - The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 on Tuesday to formally oppose Proposition 36, a measure ...
Despite what you’ve heard, Proposition 36 will not help people struggling with addiction
We need restorative justice initiatives that focus on family reunification in rehabilitation programs, investment in reentry ...
Gavin Newsom said he doesn’t have the ‘bandwidth’ to campaign against Proposition 36
I fear I can’t do everything. I’ve got, trying to get Kamala Harris elected President of the United States, trying to get ...
Opinion
Our View: Vote YES on Proposition 36 — criminal justice reform
Making law — especially when it’s being made at the ballot box — is like watching a pendulum swing. Sometimes the proposed “reforms” swing too much one way. But never fear, other proposed reforms will ...
Newsom appears unlikely to campaign heavily against Proposition 36 but cautions voters
Newsom was noncommittal when pressed about whether he planned to campaign against Proposition 36, a controversial anti-crime ...
Manteca Bulletin7dOpinion
The truth? Proposition 36 on Nov. 5 is about consequences needed to have a civil society
It was one of those sultry late July nights that have been known to plague the Sacramento Valley. It was barely six weeks ...
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Proposition 36: California voters consider tough love for repeat drug offenders
Much of the Proposition 36 debate has focused on the increased penalties for shoplifting, but the drug policy changes are ...
The Bakersfield Californian3dOpinion
Commentary: California needs Proposition 36 to help bring accountability to the fentanyl crisis
Proposition 36 qualified for the November ballot in California with more than 900,000 signatures.