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ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
California

Coalition to submit 900K signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot

The coalition, including major retailers, aims to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing in California through a ballot measure this November. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Early California primary election results show Proposition 1 passing by a narrow margin

California ballot measure restructuring and funding for homeless housing and behavioral health treatment centers appeared likely to pass.
The two-pronged ballot measure would shift MHSA funding to the state for behavioral health treatment and substance abuse, with a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and addiction treatment. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Bay Area mayors join move to walk back Prop 47 and crack down on thefts and drugs

The mayors of San Jose and San Francisco have expressed support for a proposed ballot measure that aims to toughen drug and theft penalties in California.
The proposed measure seeks to fix the shortcomings of Proposition 47, a criminal justice reform that reduced penalties for drug possession and property crimes. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 months ago
Public health

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot asks voters to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.
The measure would shift about $140 million in existing tax revenue from counties to the state for mental health and drug and alcohol treatment.
If passed, Prop 1 would create housing units, outpatient treatment slots, and mental health services spaces, but would also require the state to repay the bonds by $310 million annually for 30 years. [ more ]
morecalifornia
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Law

Under Pressure From Trump, Arizona Republicans Weigh Response to 1864 Abortion Ban

Republican legislators in Arizona are considering efforts to undermine a ballot measure enshrining abortion rights, facing pressure to repeal a near-total abortion ban, revived by the state's Supreme Court. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Bay Area voters support better transit, if rich people and companies pay: poll

Bay Area voters want improved transportation with funding from high earners and big employers.
Support for a Bay Area-wide ballot to raise income tax for transit improvements. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

For the third year in a row, this California lawmaker hosted a Super Bowl fundraiser

Former State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins hosted a Super Bowl fundraiser for the third consecutive year
The fundraiser was for Atkins' 'California Works' ballot measure committee, which raises money for ballot measures she supports [ more ]
sfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Mayor Breed Backs Republican-Led Campaign to Overhaul Prop. 47

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is supporting a Republican-authored effort to redo the state's Prop. 47 sentencing law.
Breed's campaign is focused on burnishing her tough-on-crime credentials to address her low poll numbers and criticism on crime issues. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor London Breed backs GOP initiative to stiffen penalties for retail theft

Democratic mayors London Breed and Matt Mahan have endorsed a ballot measure to reform Proposition 47, a controversial initiative that reduced some drug and theft felonies to misdemeanors.
The new measure, called the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, Retail Theft Reduction Act, would increase penalties for fentanyl dealers and repeat organized retail theft rings, as well as provide mandatory treatment for drug users. [ more ]
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