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California billionaire tax proposal has enough support to get on the November ballot, official says

Supporters say the levy would raise $100 billion for healthcare, food assistance and education as California billionaires and trusts face a one-time tax of up to 5%.

  • On Wednesday, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber confirmed the billionaire tax initiative qualified for the November ballot after organizers submitted sufficient valid signatures.
  • The Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West is backing the measure, arguing it will generate $100 billion to offset federal Medicaid cuts from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'.
  • Tech executives including Google co-founder Sergey Brin have contributed more than $82 million to opposition efforts, arguing the tax would drive wealthy residents and businesses out of California.
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom is reportedly negotiating a last-minute deal to pull the initiative before the June 25 ballot finalization deadline.
  • Early polling reveals a divided electorate, with supporters emphasizing the need for healthcare funding while critics warn of the economic risks associated with potential wealth flight.
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California billionaire tax proposal is slated to qualify for the November ballot

A proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires in California to counter federal cuts to healthcare for low-income people has sufficient public support to qualify for the November ballot. The state’s top elections official said Wednesday that petitioners have collected…

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California billionaire tax proposal has enough support to get on the November ballot, official says

A proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires in California to counter federal cuts to healthcare for low-income people has sufficient public support to qualify for the November ballot.

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