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Top Democrats and Allies to Fight a California Billionaire Tax

Supporters say the tax would raise money to replace an estimated $100 billion in federal health-care cuts and fund schools and food aid.

It would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.

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California will vote a 5% tax on billionaires in November despite Newsom’s refusal. They’re looking to raise about $100 billion.

·Vicente López, Argentina
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Supporters worry that passing the wealth tax isn't as simple as just voting "yes" to Proposition 40. Ballots are currently being mailed out. "We need a short song": Will voters know they need to vote "yes-no-no" to pass the California wealth tax?

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Mission Local broke the news on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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