How will Kamala Harris vote on California's Prop. 36 to toughen some criminal penalties? She won't say
As she runs for president, Harris has emphasized her credentials as California's former top law enforcement official. But her campaign declined to answer how she will vote on Proposition 36, a tough-on-crime ballot measure that has divided California Democrats.
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
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.
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.
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,
Newsletter: Prop 36 would cost more, deliver less and does not cover major crimes
Voters created successful anti-recidivism programs 10 years ago, without borrowing or raising taxes, and they are working ...
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 ...
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Prop 36 creates theft reduction act
A new California proposition that could make petty theft and possession of narcotics cases a felony will appear on the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Despite what you’ve heard, Proposition 36 will not help people struggling with addiction
In recent weeks, proponents of Proposition 36 have drastically shifted their messaging. Initially, they claimed crime, including retail theft, was out of control and something they needed to ...
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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 ...