#proposition-36

#proposition-36

Proposition 36 aims to increase penalties for theft and drug crimes, provoking debate on its impact on crime and racial disparities in incarceration.

California is shifting from progressive criminal justice reforms to stricter laws targeting crime and drug use, as seen in support for Proposition 36.

California voters showed frustration with rising crime, leading to the passage of harsher penalties for shoplifting and drug possession.

California's Proposition 36 may pass, reflecting a complicated voter sentiment towards crime and punishment despite the state's Democratic leanings.

California's crackdown on retail theft yielded over 3,200 arrests and significant recovery of stolen goods, according to Gov. Newsom.

California voters demand stricter penalties for repeated thefts, signaling a shift in public sentiment toward crime and punishment.

Proposition 36 aims to replace prison with treatment for repeat drug offenders but faces funding challenges.

California's escalating homelessness, retail theft, and opioid crisis are interconnected issues requiring urgent reforms.

Proposition 36 threatens to reverse recent criminal justice reforms in California, igniting a debate over public safety and rehabilitation.

California voters reversed recent criminal justice reforms, indicating a push for stricter measures against theft and drug possession.

California's Prop 36 will downgrade some misdemeanors to felonies, potentially increasing incarceration rates amid concerns over homelessness and drug addiction.

Proposition 36 aims to redefine penalties for theft and drug possession while promoting treatment opportunities for repeat offenders.

Proposition 36 aims to strengthen penalties for theft and drug crimes to deter rising retail theft in San Jose.

Support for Proposition 36 is crucial for small businesses in San Jose to combat rising crime and ensure community safety.

Proposition 36 aims to combat rising retail theft by increasing penalties for petty crimes and offering treatment alternatives for drug offenses.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan advocates for Proposition 36 to enhance treatment and accountability for repeat drug and retail theft offenders beyond the limitations of Proposition 47.

Californians overwhelmingly support harsher penalties for theft and fentanyl-related crimes, reflecting rising public concern about crime and organized retail theft.

Proposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by imposing tougher penalties for drug and theft crimes amid rising homelessness and retail theft in California.

Proposition 36 highlights a significant divide within the California Democratic Party regarding criminal justice policy and approaches to poverty.

Prop. 36 may increase deportation risks for immigrants by reclassifying certain offenses as felonies, prompting concerns among advocates about its community impact.

California voters support stricter penalties for repeat theft and fentanyl crimes, reversing previous progressive measures aimed at reducing prison populations.

Proposition 36 aims to address addiction crisis in California by mandating treatment for repeat nonviolent offenders, shifting focus from incarceration to rehabilitation.

Rachel Flores turned her life around post-incarceration and now helps others; Proposition 36 threatens funding for vital services.

Proposition 36 proposes increased penalties for repeat theft offenders and drug dealers, garnering significant support from major retailers and sparking controversy over prison population concerns.

Proposition 36 misrepresents its focus on homelessness and addiction while proposing harsher penalties without addressing underlying issues.

Proposition 36 will reverse progress made by Proposition 47 in addressing crime and supporting rehabilitation.

Proposition 36 challenges restorative justice, emphasizing punishment over rehabilitation and community healing.

Harris' silence on criminal justice ballot measures reflects her strategic approach to appeal to moderate voters.

Proposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by toughening penalties for certain theft and drug offenses, addressing issues like organized retail theft.

Supervisor Ray Mueller advocates for Prop 36 to impose stronger penalties for retail theft and drug crimes amid rising theft rates in San Mateo County.