California, Prop. 36
Another poll shows California voters favor Prop. 36, are divided over implementation
Last month, a poll from the Public Policy Institute of California showed even stronger support for Prop. 36, with 71% of likely voters in that survey saying they’ll vote yes.
California poll shows voters support tough-on-crime Prop 36
Still, it’s been popular with voters throughout election season. Friday’s poll results affirm two other surveys in September, which also show strong support for Prop 36. With
California’s Prop. 36, which would again toughen criminal penalties, sparks debate
In California, Proposition 36 would add new penalties for drug and theft offenses and create new sentence enhancements. It seeks to amend Proposition 47, which passed in 2014 to alleviate overcrowding in jails.
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Among other goals, Prop. 47 sought to reduce the population in California’s badly overcrowded prisons. It worked. Within two years, the state’s jail and prison population decreased by 13,000 and saved California more than $800 million, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
Californians broadly support Prop. 36 to get tough on crime, new poll finds
One month before the election, a new poll finds 60% of California likely voters favor Proposition 36 to impose stiffer penalties for theft and drug crimes.
California voters support Proposition 36, bringing stiffer penalties for criminals and fentanyl pushers
A majority of California voters are throwing their weight behind a November ballot measure that would impose stricter penalties for retail theft and crimes involving the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl,
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Poll finds broad support for Proposition 36 as election nears
Democrats support Proposition 36 at a 47% rate, with 28% in opposition and 25% undecided. Republicans came in at 83% support, ...
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California Prop 36 explained: Increasing penalties for theft and drug trafficking
Proposition 36 would reclassify certain theft and drug trafficking crimes as felonies, instead of misdemeanors.
Opinion: Proposition 36 wants to return to a failed past. Vote no.
We are dealing with real problems in our communities — problems that include the prevalence of deadly fentanyl and the rise ...
Your guide to Proposition 36, which would toughen some theft and drug sentences
Key among its several provisions would be to increase sentences for petty theft and drug possession for repeat offenders ...
We all want safety and justice, but Proposition 36 is a false promise
We know from experience that punitive measures don’t create lasting change—programs that focus on rehabilitation and support ...
Opinion: Passing Proposition 36 is far less costly than the alternative
California’s trio of public safety crises — homelessness, drug abuse and retail theft — represent a costly, unfolding ...
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Transcript: Proposition 36 Would Increase Penalties for Some Drug and Theft Crimes
In 2014, Californians passed Prop 47, a criminal justice reform measure aimed at sending fewer low-level offenders for drug ...