California Proposes First State Tax on Billionaires' Wealth
On November 3, 2026, California proposed Proposition 40, aiming to impose a one-time 5% tax on residents with net worths over $1 billion. The revenue would help replace federal healthcare funding cuts. Supporters like Senator Bernie Sanders see it as a step to reduce wealth inequality, while Governor Gavin Newsom warns it may drive billionaires out of the state. The campaign against the measure is heavily funded by tech billionaires.
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