Poll: Most Californians favor Proposition 36, theft and drug crimes measure
The Public Policy Institute of California conducted the poll, which found most Californians favoring several other propositions.
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PRO/CON: Would Prop 36 help California’s theft and drug problems or make them worse?
San Jose Mayor Mahan, Sacramento Mayor Steinberg debate measure toughening laws but offering treatment instead of prison.
Statewide Poll Indicates Strong Support for Prop 36, to Increase Penalties for Some Theft, Drug Offenses
The nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California has released the results of a statewide survey of Californians about government that shows strong support for Proposition 36, which would turn some misdemeanor theft charges into felonies,
California voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36, new survey says
Nearly three-quarters of likely voters said that they will vote “yes” on the ballot measure to reimpose felony charges for certain drug- and theft-related offenses.
Statewide poll shows runaway support for Prop. 36 measure to toughen theft, drug crime penalties
PPIC findings show the ballot initiative borne out of frustration with property crime and fentanyl dealing has 71% support from likely voters.
New poll for Prop 36 shows overwhelming voter support to toughen penalties for stealing
A new poll from a San Francisco-based think tank showed overwhelming voter support for Prop 36, a tough-on-crime measure. An exasperated Gov. Gavin Newsom called the bill a "real setback" for California.
Majority of Californians support restoring felony theft penalties ahead of public vote
As California deals with an ongoing crime wave, voters will have the opportunity to support a measure that would increase penalties for shoplifting, forgery and drug dealing.
PPIC poll shows majority of Californians support Prop. 36, which would enact tougher penalties on some crimes
Ten years after California voters approved reforming how some crimes are punished, they'll get a chance to decide if some crimes receive harsher penalties.
6 myths about California crime as voters now favor this measure on drugs, retail theft
Worries about retail theft and fentanyl deaths shaped a November ballot measure that would toughen some criminal penalties.
Gavin Newsom said he doesn’t have the ‘bandwidth’ to campaign against Proposition 36
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Newsom appears unlikely to campaign heavily against Proposition 36 but cautions voters
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OPINION: The lies behind Prop. 36
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Proposition 36: California voters consider tough love for repeat drug offenders
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Long Beach decides against declaring official city stance on Proposition 36
A majority of the City Council voted against the city declaring a stance on Proposition 36, a measure that will be before ...
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Commentary: California needs Proposition 36 to help bring accountability to the fentanyl crisis
For me, the big reason we need Proposition 36 is the fentanyl crisis. I’m a formerly homeless heroin and fentanyl addict in ...