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California Billionaire Tax Heads to November Ballot Amid Budget Worries
california-politics19 days ago

California Billionaire Tax Heads to November Ballot Amid Budget Worries

A labor-union–backed, one-time 5% tax on California billionaires’ assets is headed to the November ballot to offset federal healthcare funding cuts, drawing strong opposition from Gov. Newsom and major business/healthcare groups who warn it could destabilize the state’s budget and spur billionaire exit; two rival “poison pill” measures could void the proposal even if voters approve, and supporters gathered about 1.6 million signatures to qualify.

via Los Angeles Times|
#ballot-measure#budget-volatility#california
California Billionaire Tax Qualifies for November Ballot, Stoking Healthcare Funding Debate
politics26 days ago

California Billionaire Tax Qualifies for November Ballot, Stoking Healthcare Funding Debate

A union-backed measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on California residents with net worth above $1 billion to raise about $100 billion for healthcare (90%), education, and food assistance; it has qualified for the November ballot despite opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and billionaire opponents like Sergey Brin, while attracting support from Bernie Sanders and others, with legal challenges and questions about potential capital flight looming as voters weigh the proposal.

via CalMatters|
#bernie-sanders#billionaire-tax#california-ballot
Ultra-rich wealth tax aims for California ballot in November
politics26 days ago

Ultra-rich wealth tax aims for California ballot in November

A proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets would funnel roughly $100 billion mainly to healthcare programs (with some for food assistance and education) and could be paid over five years. The initiative cleared the signature threshold and is on track for the November ballot, though opponents including Gov. Gavin Newsom warn it could drive billionaires out and destabilize California’s economy amid volatile tax revenues. Revenue is uncertain due to stock market fluctuations, and wealthy donors have heavily funded groups on both sides as the measure advances to the ballot.

via Los Angeles Times|
#ballot-measure#billionaires#california-politics
politics27 days ago

Californians face ballot on a one-time 5% tax on the ultra-rich

California’s secretary of state certified that a proposed one-time 5% tax on ultrarich assets has qualified for the November ballot, firing up a costly clash over funding for health care and the state budget. Proponents led by SEIU-UHW and backed by Bernie Sanders argue the levy would counter federal spending cuts and prevent hospital closures, while opponents including Google co-founder Sergey Brin warn it could undermine California’s business climate and drain tax revenue. The campaign is expected to be among the most expensive in state history and could shape economic sentiment ahead of the 2028 primaries, with a potential deal to pull or modify the measure still on the negotiating table.

via Politico|
#ballot-initiative#billionaires-tax#california
Pakistan’s Health Faces Funding Gap as Global Aid Shrinks
world1 month ago

Pakistan’s Health Faces Funding Gap as Global Aid Shrinks

Global funding for health has shrunk since 2025, pushing Pakistan’s already strained system toward crisis: vaccination programs, TB/HIV control, and mother-child health services rely on donor support that is being pulled back, causing higher costs, clinic closures, staff layoffs, and stockouts. Experts warn of potential outbreaks and call for rapid, transitional planning to shift to domestically financed, sustainable health funding and reforms to protect the most vulnerable.

via Dawn|
#donor-withdrawal#global-aid#healthcare-funding
California billionaire wealth tax surges toward ballot after massive signature haul
politics2 months ago

California billionaire wealth tax surges toward ballot after massive signature haul

Labor union SEIU United Healthcare Workers West says it collected more than 1.5 million signatures to qualify a one-time 5% wealth tax on Californians with net worth over $1.1 billion for healthcare funding; enough valid signatures (875,000) must be verified to place the measure on the November ballot, a move that deepens Democratic divisions while facing both support and opposition.

via NBC News|
#billionaire-tax#california-ballot#healthcare-funding
California billionaire wealth tax clears path to November ballot after signature surge
politics2 months ago

California billionaire wealth tax clears path to November ballot after signature surge

Advocates say they’ve collected about 1.6 million signatures—roughly double the 875,000 required—to qualify a one-time 5% tax on assets over $1 billion for California’s November ballot. The revenue would fund healthcare programs (about 90%), with the rest for food assistance and education, to offset anticipated federal cuts. Opponents warn the tax could hurt the economy and drive wealthy residents away, while the measure splits Democrats—Gov. Newsom opposes it, Bernie Sanders supports it.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#healthcare-funding#politics
Saskatchewan Launches Second Mobile Mammography Unit to Boost Rural Screening
health3 months ago

Saskatchewan Launches Second Mobile Mammography Unit to Boost Rural Screening

Saskatchewan unveiled its second mobile mammography unit to expand access to breast cancer screening in rural and northern communities. Together with the first unit, the two trailers will visit about 42 communities annually and screen roughly 6,000–7,500 people per unit each year, with 10-minute appointments, aiming to reach about 15,000 women. The project is funded by $5.2 million from the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan and more than $475,000 annually for operations, with the screening eligibility expanded to women 43 and older as of Jan. 2, 2026 (screenings recommended every two years for healthy women).

via CTV News|
#breast-cancer-screening#health#healthcare-funding
North Star Health Alliance ends partnership with Wintergreen amid bankruptcy push
business4 months ago

North Star Health Alliance ends partnership with Wintergreen amid bankruptcy push

North Star Health Alliance and consulting firm Wintergreen mutually ended their contract, with Wintergreen to provide transition support for 30 days as NSHA navigates Chapter 11, seeks state funding to avoid cuts, and reorganizes. Interim CEO Andrew Manzer praised Wintergreen, while public scrutiny over Wintergreen's $450/hour top-rate noted, though it was among the cheaper bids compared with rivals at up to $810/hour.

via WWNY|
#bankruptcy#business#healthcare-funding
Democrats rally behind Schumer amid healthcare funding shutdown
politics8 months ago

Democrats rally behind Schumer amid healthcare funding shutdown

Top House Democrats oppose a Republican-led bill to reopen the US government because it does not include extending tax credits for Affordable Care Act health plans, which are set to expire. The Senate passed a temporary funding measure without these credits, leading to a partisan standoff that threatens to complicate the passage of the bill in the House, where Democratic opposition and potential defections could impact the vote.

via The Guardian|
#democrats#government-shutdown#healthcare-funding
Debate intensifies over Obamacare funding amid government shutdown fears
politics9 months ago

Debate intensifies over Obamacare funding amid government shutdown fears

The expiration of Obamacare funding and enhanced premium tax credits is causing political debate in Congress, with Democrats urging for immediate extension to prevent sharp premium hikes and coverage disruptions, while Republicans are hesitant to act quickly, leading to a potential government shutdown and increased uncertainty for enrollees.

via NBC News|
#government-shutdown#healthcare-funding#insurance-rates