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California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
Supporters say the 5% levy would raise revenue to offset $100 billion in federal healthcare cuts affecting millions of residents.
- On Thursday, proponents of a California billionaire tax measure vowed to move forward with their November ballot initiative despite mounting opposition from political forces and business leaders.
- The Service Employees International Union Healthcare Workers West proposed a one-time 5% tax on individuals with net worth exceeding $1 billion to generate $100 billion for Medicaid after federal healthcare funding cuts.
- Google co-founder Sergey Brin donated $82 million to the Building a Better California committee, part of a coalition that raised more than $118 million from fewer than a dozen donors opposing the tax.
- Two 'poison pill' ballot initiatives also qualified for November, including measures barring new personal property taxes, while Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom continues opposing the primary billionaire tax proposal.
- Critics warn the measure could increase California's budget volatility, while supporters argue the 2026 midterm election must prioritize flipping Congress to counter President Trump's final two years in office.
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California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.
·New York, United States
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Gavin Newsom fails to stop California’s controversial billionaire tax from going to voters
Gavin Newsom's effort to block California's billionaire tax has failed, sending the controversial wealth tax to voters and triggering a fierce battle over taxing the state's richest residents.
·New York, United States
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Left, 36% Right
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 36%
C 28%
R 36%
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