Who's Backing Proposition 36: A Closer Look at Funding and Viewpoints

Proposition 36 is a hot topic this election season. It aims to toughen penalties for theft and drug dealing, especially when it comes to fentanyl. Supporters think stricter laws are necessary to combat rising crime rates. On the other hand, opponents worry about prison overcrowding and the costs that come with it.Let's take a peek at who’s putting money where their mouth is. Walmart leads the pack with a whopping $3. 5 million in donations. Home Depot and Target aren’t far behind, each pitching in $1 million. Even 7-Eleven and In-N-Out Burger have joined the conversation, contributing more than $600,000 and $500,000 respectively. District attorneys and law enforcement groups are also showing their support. But who’s against it? Criminal justice reformers and human rights activists top the list. Some big names include Patty Quillin with $500,000, Stacy Schusterman with $325,000, Quinn Delaney with $225,000, and the ACLU of Northern California with $120,000.