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California's conflict over tackling crime through ballot measures or legislation

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A significant political clash in California revolves around efforts to tackle retail theft and drug crimes. A coalition of district attorneys and businesses, backed by major retailers, is pushing a ballot initiative for harsher penalties. This initiative includes making any theft a felony if the person has two prior convictions and making possession of fentanyl a felony on repeat offenses. California's Democratic leadership, however, aims to advance a legislative package targeting organized crime and providing addiction counseling, worrying the ballot initiative would disproportionately affect low-income people. Both sides need to reconcile by June 27, or the initiative could void legislative efforts due to legal conflicts [0] [5] [6] [9].

Helium Trades     Jun 20, 2024