California voters approve measure making some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies
California voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday seeking harsher punishment for retail crimes including shoplifting and theft. Repeat offenders may now be charged with felonies under Proposition 36,
California voters weigh measures on shoplifting, forced labor and minimum wage
California voters will decide on 10 statewide propositions on the ballot. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters will decide on 10 ballot measures including one that would turn some nonviolent crimes, like shoplifting, into felonies again, and another ...
California's Prop 36: California voters make some shoplifting crimes felonies again
Prop. 36 is an attempt to unwind Prop. 47, a prop passed 10 years ago in an effort to reduce California's prison overcrowding by making some theft and drug crimes into misdemeanors. Prosecutors, police and big box retailers have blamed the law for an increase in property crimes and homelessness.
California Passes Tough-on-Crime Measure Backed by Big Retailers
California voters rolled back key elements of the state’s landmark criminal justice reform, reflecting mounting frustration over brazen retail thefts and open-air drug use.Proposition 36 was leading with 70.
California voters pass ballot measure to strengthen penalties for retail theft and drug crimes
Californians on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted for Proposition 36, a ballot measure that strengthens penalties for people who have repeatedly been convicted of shoplifting or caught using and dealing hard drugs like fentanyl,
California Approves Tough-on-Crime Initiative
Here are some of the key measures voters were asked to consider:
California voters get tough on crime, pass Prop. 36
Supporters of Prop. 36 say it would help the state address homelessness, drug addiction and retail theft. Its critics call it a return to the failed policies of the war on drugs.
California's Proposition 36 has passed. Here's what it'll do.
Proponents said the initiative is necessary to close legal loopholes that have made it challenging for law enforcement to punish shoplifters and drug dealers.
Alert: Anger over retail theft drives California voters to make certain shoplifting crimes felonies again
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Anger over retail theft drives California voters to make certain shoplifting crimes felonies again.
California Proposition 32 Election Results: Raise Minimum Wage
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California elections: Ballot measures including crime, housing, wage hike
In addition to casting votes for the nation's next president and the state's next U.S. Senator, Californians will decide the fate of 10 consequential state ballot measures today, including three constitutional amendments and two bond measures.
California crime bill: How did Prop. 36 — increasing certain theft, drug penalties — fare?
CALIFORNIA, USA — Frustrated with what they see as rampant retail crimes, voters approved Prop. 36, an initiative making ...
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California Approves Anti-Crime Measure
California voters have overwhelmingly approved a measure that would increase the penalties for shoplifting and drug-related ...
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Voters approve Prop. 36, the tough-on-crime measure. But can California afford it? | Opinion
It rode the wave of public indignation over the infamous smash-and-grab break-ins at high-end stores in California and the ...