California Supreme Court Blocks Anti-Tax Measure, Favoring Newsom and Labor

The California Supreme Court has blocked the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act from appearing on the ballot, siding with Governor Gavin Newsom and state Democrats. The court ruled that the measure, which aimed to limit tax increases and redefine government fees as taxes, would illegally revise the state constitution. This decision prevents the initiative from being voted on in November, despite support from business groups and criticism from proponents who argue it undermines direct democracy.