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.
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.
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.
Reaction split on new poll that shows 71% of voters support Prop 36
A new poll shows most of those surveyed stand behind the measure that aims for harsher consequences for drug and theft crimes. A recent poll by The Public Institute of California shows 71% of those surveyed support Prop 36 while 26% oppose it.
California voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36, new study says
A ballot measure that will increase the penalties for low-level thefts and drug possession has overwhelming support from California voters, according to a new study from the Public Policy Institute of California.
California Proposition 36 on November ballot would increase penalties on drug, theft crimes
Proposition 36 on California's November ballot would unwind Prop. 47, which made some drug and theft crimes into misdemeanors.
Poll: Voters overwhelmingly back Prop 36
The new numbers, from the Public Policy Institute of California, also show strong support for climate and education bond measures.
Proposition 36: California voters consider tough love for repeat drug offenders
Much of the Proposition 36 debate has focused on the increased penalties for shoplifting, but the drug policy changes are even more dramatic.
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.
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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‘War on Drugs 2.0’: Gavin Newsom's play against a crimefighting initiative
The California campaign to defeat Proposition 36 is hoping voters see the ballot initiative as a return to a hard line on drug enforcement.
Tough-on-crime Prop 36 gains support from business, Bay Area city leaders
A controversial ballot measure intended to increase penalties for theft and drug charges is gaining serious momentum with California voters.
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Newsom signs retail theft bills, taking a shot at Prop. 36. How will it affect the campaign?
Home Depot, the store that hosted Newsom’s bill signing event, has already given more than $1 million to the Prop. 36 campaign. California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks after signing bills to ...