Why it matters
The result could affect billionaire residents and state finances, and may shape debate about taxing wealth elsewhere in the country. The broader economic effects remain contested.
POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES
California voters decide on one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth
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California voters are deciding whether to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaire residents through Proposition 40. Economists and state Democrats disagree over its likely effects on state revenue and the economy.
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