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Prop 36 Post-Election: Justice Reform Reversed with Stricter Penalties
Season 2024
Episode 244
California voters approved Prop 36, which introduces tougher penalties for repeat drug and theft offenders, including a new "treatment-mandated felony" category. While supporters aim to deter crime, critics argue it disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations and raises incarceration costs.
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A state agency rejects California's new fuel standard over clarity concerns.
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A $2.2 billion expansion aims to modernize and grow Palm Springs International Airport.
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Immigration fears grow for California’s mixed-status families amid policy shifts.
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Governor Gavin Newsom has approved $50 million to fund legal challenges against Trump-era policies.
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California lawmakers propose full-time firefighters to improve year-round wildfire readiness.
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AB 239 creates a task force to speed housing recovery after disasters, using a Texas model.
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California’s investor-owned utilities collect millions in shareholder profits, adding to costs.
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