California Democrats endorse billionaire tax despite opposition from Newsom, Becerra
California's Democratic Party leadership met and decided which upcoming ballot measures to support and oppose. They backed one proposition while rejecting two others. The group disagreed on which ballot measures would be good policy.
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2 sourcesCalifornia Democrats want to tax billionaires. They can’t agree on how.
Billionaire tax is endorsed by California Democrats, deepening party divisions over Prop. 40
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5 sourcesProp 40: Despite Newsom's opposition, CA Democrats endorse billionaire tax measure
California Democratic Party Endorses Billionaire Tax, Splitting with Newsom
California Democratic Party backs billionaire tax despite internal opposition
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4 sourcesCalifornia Democrats endorse a self-destructive ‘billionaire tax’
California Democratic Party backs controversial billionaire wealth tax proposal that's on state's 2026 ballot
California Democratic Party endorses billionaire wealth tax in narrow vote
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2 developments- Aug 2California Democratic Party backs controversial billionaire wealth tax proposal that's on state's 2026 ballot
- Aug 4California Democrats endorse billionaire tax despite opposition from Newsom, Becerra
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