The measure aims to make prison labor voluntary, following the lead of states across the country that have banned slavery in all forms.

More specifically, Proposition 6 would have ended mandatory work requirements for state prisoners and instead implemented a ...

Live election results for California's Prop 36, which would increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking.

Supporters of Prop. 36 say it would help the state address homelessness, drug addiction and retail theft. Its critics call it ...

California voters are deciding on 10 statewide propositions on the ballot. The one likely to get the most attention is a ...

Now, certain drug offenses and thefts under $950 can be classified as felonies rather than misdemeanors if the suspected ...

California voters have passed Proposition 36, the Associated Press projects, approving changes that will roll back criminal ...

California voters on Tuesday approved a November ballot measure ... steal merchandise of any value after two previous ...

Early results show “no” votes slightly outpacing “yes” votes on Prop. 6, which would amend the state constitution to prohibit ...

Opponents argue that changing the rules on prison work is a form of reparation that isn’t affordable during a time when the ...

California voters appear poised to grant a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, restore longer prison sentences for ...