California, Proposition 36

Californian voters crack down on crime, pass Proposition 36
California Gov. Gavin Newsom strongly opposed Proposition 36. He claims it will bring California back to the 1980s when mass incarceration was rife. In recent years, the state has been more aggressive in cracking down on organized retail crime, but Californians are clearly demanding swifter change.
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California voters approve anti-crime ballot measure Prop. 36
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California voters pass Prop. 36 to make some shoplifting and drug offenses felonies
Frustrated with what they see as rampant retail crimes, voters approved an initiative making shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders again and increasing penalties for some drug charges, including those involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
California voters pass Proposition 36, taking tougher stance on retail theft, crime
It is clear they are closely watching now and aware of voter frustrations. Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature oppose Prop. 36, but have decided to not forcefully campaign against it. They believe a package of new theft-related laws approved by state lawmakers this year is a better approach.
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California voters have passed Proposition 36, the Associated Press projects, approving changes that will roll back criminal ...
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