CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS MOVE FORWARD WITH STALLED SET OF RETAIL THEFT BILLS

The bills had been stalled for more than a month after Democratic leaders unsuccessfully tried to use it as a bargaining chip to negotiate the crime-related initiative off of the November ballot. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle seemed relieved the bills were making progress again.

“I have met with many groups in my community from police chiefs, small business owners who really need us to step up on this issue and I’m so proud we’re pushing this package forward,” said State Sen. Susan Rubio, D- West Covina.

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