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https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/04/27/0335242/californias-billionaire-tax-has-the-signatures-to-make-the-ballot?sbsrc=md
California's Billionaire Tax Has the Signatures to Make the Ballot - Slashdot
California's proposed billionaire tax appears headed for the November ballot after backers said they gathered more than 1.5 million signatures, well above the...
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https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/02/sanders-billionaire-tax-rally/
Bernie Sanders rallies for California billionaire tax
Feb 19, 2026 - The Vermont senator was in California to back a proposed tax on billionaires; Gavin Newsom warns it will drive wealthy residents out of state
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https://law.stanford.edu/stanford-legal/the-politics-and-promise-of-a-billionaire-tax/
The Politics and Promise of a Billionaire Tax - Stanford Law School
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/01/06/jensen-huang-says-hes-perfectly-fine-with-californias-billionaire-tax-breaking-with-other-tech-billionaires/
Jensen Huang—World’s 8th-Richest Person—‘Perfectly Fine’ With California Billionaire Tax
Jan 6, 2026 - The Nvidia CEO said his company will remain in California because “that’s where the talent pool is.”
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https://www.theinformation.com/articles/architect-californias-billionaire-tax-became-techs-villain
How the Architect of California’s Billionaire Tax Became Tech’s Villain — The Information
Feb 6, 2026 - Around the time he filed thebillionaire tax proposalthat has shaken up the tech world and ignited a debate about wealth taxes nationwide, Dave Regan, president...
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https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/billionaire-tax-backer-pushes-for-us-taxes-on-ultrarich/article_d6601dd7-9a91-46ec-80db-336e7fdbf1c7.html
Billionaire tax backer pushes for U.S. taxes on ultrarich | Politics | sfexaminer.com
Reform is needed, says UC Berkeley Prof. Brian Galle, because the tax system allows the ultrawealthy to lower rates than what middle-class people pay, boosting...
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gavin-newsom-google-sergey-brin-billionaire-tax_n_69efbeece4b08330e41f72a2?origin=home-whats-happening-unit
Newsom Panned Billionaire Tax After Sergey Brin Squabble | HuffPost Latest News
Apr 27, 2026 - Silicon Valley mogul Sergey Brin's politics have reportedly been shifting right since he began dating a Trump-loving wellness influencer.
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/google-co-founder-rips-california-billionaire-tax-i-fled-socialism
Sergey Brin compares California billionaire tax to Soviet socialism | Fox Business
Apr 27, 2026 - Google co-founder Sergey Brin is fighting California's proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax, saying it echoes the socialism his family fled from the Soviet Union...
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https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/videos/the-billionaire-tax
'The billionaire tax: a (modest) proposal for… | Oxford Martin School
Mar 7, 2025 - Progressive taxation is a key pillar of democratic societies. But thanks to new research, there is now clear evidence that contemporary tax systems,…
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https://www.sfexaminer.com/forum/matt-mahan-opposes-california-billionaire-tax-opinion/article_1cac3040-1132-4b4f-aae3-568013d424d3.html
Matt Mahan: California billionaire tax would halt innovation | Forum | sfexaminer.com
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan writes that the proposed 2026 ballot measure to impose a tax on the state’s billionaires would grind California’s innovation engine...
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https://www.icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/top-economist-pitches-global-billionaire-tax-to-g20-finance-leaders/
Top economist pitches global billionaire tax to G20 finance leaders - ICIJ
Jun 28, 2024 - The coordinated push would tax the world’s ultrarich 2% of their wealth annually, and could generate $250 billion in revenue for governments per year,...
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https://gvwire.com/2026/04/27/california-billionaire-tax-has-enough-signatures-to-land-on-ballot-backers-say/
California Billionaire Tax Has Enough Signatures to Land on Ballot, Backers Say - GV Wire
Apr 29, 2026 - Labor union backing a proposal for a tax on California billionaires says it has enough signatures to put the measure on the November ballot.
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https://reason.com/2026/03/19/californias-billionaire-tax-wont-save-hospitals/
California's billionaire tax won't save hospitals or fix Medi-Cal
Mar 19, 2026 - California's funding crisis is driven by a third-party payment system in which roughly 90 cents of every U.S. health care dollar is paid by someone other than...
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https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/california-voters-could-decide-billionaire-tax/
California billionaire tax proposal has enough signatures for November ballot - CBS Sacramento
Apr 27, 2026 - Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/california-billionaire-tax
California billionaire tax proposal garners enough signatures to head to ballot | California | The...
Apr 28, 2026 - Proposal for a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in the state is opposed by Silicon Valley tech titans and Gavin Newsom
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https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/ca-legislative-and-labor-leaders-support-a-billionaire-tax-and-legislative-efforts-to-tax-the-rich/
CA Legislative and Labor Leaders Support a Billionaire Tax and Legislative Efforts To Tax The Rich...
Apr 15, 2026 - Gov. Gavin Newsom and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan both oppose a 5% one-time tax on the state’s 200-plus billionaires, a proposed ballot initiative that is...
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https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/us-news/google-co-founder-sergey-brin-says-he-fled-socialism-in-statement-ripping-billionaire-tax/
Google co-founder Sergey Brin says he fled socialism in statement ripping billionaire tax
Google co-founder Sergey Brin issued a rare statement on fleeing the Soviet Union — as his dramatic showdown with Gavin Newsom and influencer girlfriend is...
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https://nypost.com/2026/02/18/us-news/bernie-sanders-backs-california-billionaire-tax-in-event/
Bernie Sanders backs California 'billionaire tax' in event
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https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2026/03/23/california-voters-divided-on-billionaire-tax-and-voter-id-measures/89285795007/
California voters divided on billionaire tax and voter ID measures
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https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/opinion/the-billionaire-tax-sounds-good-until-you-look-closer/
The Billionaire Tax sounds good — until you look closer
Instead of a billionaire tax, California should focus on creating an economic environment that fosters innovation and encourages widespread wealth creation.
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https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/us-news/california-billionaire-tax-gets-enough-signatures-to-go-on-ballot-backers-claim/
California billionaire tax gets enough signatures to go on ballot, backers claim
The controversial billionaire tax measure has secured enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, according to the union leading the charge.
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/californias-billionaire-tax-nears-ballot-after-union-collects-nearly-double-signatures
California billionaire tax collects more than enough signatures for November ballot | Fox Business
Apr 27, 2026 - California's proposed billionaire tax moves forward as the SEIU-UHW reportedly collects 1.5 million signatures to place a one-time 5% wealth tax on the...
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https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/04/27/0335242/californias-billionaire-tax-has-the-signatures-to-make-the-ballot
California's Billionaire Tax Has the Signatures to Make the Ballot - Slashdot
California's proposed billionaire tax appears headed for the November ballot after backers said they gathered more than 1.5 million signatures, well above the...
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https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/04/27/california-billionaire-tax-backers-say-they-have-enough-signatures-times-two-to-qualify-for-ballot/182282/
California Billionaire Tax Backers Say They Have Enough Signatures—Times Two—to Qualify for Ballot...
May 4, 2026 - Supporters of a billionaire tax said April 26 that they had gathered nearly twice as many signatures as necessary to qualify the controversial proposal for the...
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gavin-newsom-google-sergey-brin-billionaire-tax_n_69efbeece4b08330e41f72a2?origin=home-zone-d-unit
Newsom Panned Billionaire Tax After Sergey Brin Squabble | HuffPost Latest News
Apr 27, 2026 - Silicon Valley mogul Sergey Brin's politics have reportedly been shifting right since he began dating a Trump-loving wellness influencer.
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https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-26/billionaire-tax-backers-say-they-have-enough-signatures-times-two-to-qualify-for-ballot
Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures to qualify for ballot - Los Angeles Times
Apr 27, 2026 - The Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West launched the effort to counter massive healthcare funding cuts that President Trump...
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https://www.audacy.com/1010wins/news/national/california-billionaire-tax-09ef038f86019d4c62b76aeff707158d
Billionaire tax proposal in California is on track to qualify for the ballot, backers say | 1010...
Apr 27, 2026 - Supporters of a controversial California proposal to implement a one-time tax on billionaires say they have enough signatures to qualify it for the November...
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https://www.dailybulletin.com/2026/04/23/californias-billionaire-tax-is-an-immoral-scam/
California’s billionaire tax is an immoral scam – Daily Bulletin
Apr 23, 2026 - Californians should direct their rage toward the cause of the crisis: the officials running the dysfunctional system and burning taxpayer money at...
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https://www.heritage.org/taxes/commentary/billionaire-tax-the-california-dream-becomes-nightmare
Billionaire Tax: The California Dream Becomes a Nightmare | The Heritage Foundation
California is already home to some of the highest taxes in the country, and another tax increase may be on the ballot this year: the “billionaire tax.” This...
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https://justthenews.com/government/state-houses/proponents-californias-billionaire-tax-say-they-have-enough-signatures-put
Proponents of California's billionaire tax say they have enough signatures to put measure on ballot...
Gov. Gavin Newsom is aligned with numerous Silicon Valley executives in opposing the measure, arguing it will negatively impact the state's economy.
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https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/04/23/californias-billionaire-tax-is-an-immoral-scam/
California’s billionaire tax is an immoral scam – Press Enterprise
Apr 23, 2026 - Californians should direct their rage toward the cause of the crisis: the officials running the dysfunctional system and burning taxpayer money at...
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https://nwlc.org/the-costs-of-care-and-billionaire-tax-breaks-what-netflixs-sirens-and-congress-have-in-common/
The Costs of Care and Billionaire Tax Breaks: What Netflix’s Sirens and Congress Have in Common -...
Mar 9, 2026 - And if Republican leaders in Congress have their way right now, it will get a whole lot worse for real-life families like the DeWitts.
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https://reason.com/2026/01/21/californias-billionaire-tax-could-bite-harder-than-advertised/
California's 'billionaire tax' could bite harder than advertised
Jan 20, 2026 - If it implements a planned 5-percent on billionaires, California should get used to the sight of moving vans leaving the state.
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https://fortune.com/2026/01/07/did-larry-page-leave-california-billionaire-tax-jensen-huang/
Google cofounder Larry Page is cutting ties in California ahead of proposed billionaire tax |...
Jan 7, 2026 - Page converted several of his assets out of California before the end of 2025, according to state filings.
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/04/23/san-francisco-billionaire-punches-back-against-overpaid-ceo-tax/
San Francisco billionaire punches back against ‘overpaid’ CEO Tax – The Mercury News
Apr 23, 2026 - Chris Larsen wants businesses to get tough when unions propose ‘stupid, job-killing’ ideas. He’s putting his money where his mouth is.
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https://taxfoundation.org/blog/california-wealth-tax/
California Wealth Tax | 2026 Billionaire Tax Act
Proponents of the California wealth tax insist that the proposed tax is temporary. Others are skeptical that the wealth tax would expire.
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Did Mamdani’s 'tax the rich' video outside a billionaire's NYC penthouse cross a line? | Flipboard
Apr 24, 2026 - Gothamist - Mayor Zohran Mamdani's video celebrating the pied-à-terre tax plan outside a prominent billionaire’s Central Park South home is sparking a backlash...
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https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/state/california-wealth-tax-billionaires-proposal/
California Wealth Tax: Details & Analysis of Proposed Billionaire Tax
Jan 14, 2026 - A recent ballot initiative, the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, proposes a new California wealth tax. Experts explain the CA wealth tax proposal.
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/19/rashida-tlaib-fighting-billionaire-oligarchs
Rashida Tlaib on fighting billionaire oligarchs: ‘The American people overwhelmingly want to tax...
Jan 20, 2026 - The Democratic representative plans to introduce a bill halting subsidies and tax advantages for the super-rich
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https://www.siliconvalley.com/2026/04/23/san-francisco-billionaire-punches-back-against-overpaid-ceo-tax/
San Francisco billionaire punches back against ‘overpaid’ CEO Tax – Silicon Valley
Apr 23, 2026 - Chris Larsen wants businesses to get tough when unions propose ‘stupid, job-killing’ ideas. He’s putting his money where his mouth is.
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https://gizmodo.com/this-california-billionaire-wants-to-tax-ai-tokens-to-create-a-sovereign-wealth-fund-2000741036
This California Billionaire Wants to Tax AI Tokens to Create a Sovereign Wealth Fund
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https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-inc-podcast-one-trump-tax-cut-meant-to-help-the-poor-a-billionaire-ended-up-winning-big
One Trump Tax Cut Was Meant to Help the Poor. A Billionaire Ended Up Winning Big. — ProPublica
Dec 20, 2023 - Opportunity zones are meant to spur new investment in poor areas. But Under Armour’s Kevin Plank is getting a tax break for investments that are not new and...
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/mark-zuckerberg-becomes-latest-california-billionaire-relocate-florida-amid-tax-concerns
Mark Zuckerberg moves to Florida's 'Billionaire Bunker' amid CA wealth tax | Fox Business
Feb 10, 2026 - Mark Zuckerberg is allegedly buying a Miami mansion as Meta's CEO joins other California billionaires fleeing to Florida amid a proposed 5% wealth tax on...
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https://gothamist.com/news/did-mamdanis-tax-the-rich-video-outside-a-billionaires-nyc-penthouse-cross-a-line
Did Mamdani’s 'tax the rich' video outside a billionaire's NYC penthouse cross a line? - Gothamist
Business leaders described the video as an insensitive invasion of privacy.
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