Why California's billionaire tax failed to get the support many had anticipated

Los Angeles Times - Nov 5, 2026

In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.

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