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California billionaire tax is a no-brainer for progressive Democrats, right? Wrong — Christopher M Ward | ChamberLight
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A proposed California ballot initiative to tax billionaires 5% has sparked a rift between labor unions and progressive lawmakers, who worry about its feasibility, potential for legal challenges, and narrow focus on healthcare funding.
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ALSO MENTIONED Gavin Newsom, Governor opposing the tax; Jerry Brown, Former Governor mentioned for historical context; Lorena Gonzalez, California Labor Federation president; Robert Rivas, Assembly Speaker pictured at the Capitol
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