A measure to reform California’s crime referendum that downgrades penalties for petty theft and drug possession will be on the ballot in November after garnering an “unheard of” number of signatures.  The 2014 law in question, Proposition 47, reclassified several felonies, including retail and property theft, as misdemeanors.  Under Prop 47, petty theft of goods valued under $950 is classified as a misdemeanor, even for multiple offenses. It also...

A North Carolina Democrat seeking re-election in the House says he is “fighting every day” for the families in his district as he fends off accusations made by his Republican challenger that he’s “beholden” to President Biden and dismissive of constituent concerns. Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., said he and his team have “been working so hard to deliver for families across eastern North Carolina” in an interview with...