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us-politics11 hours ago•14 min saved

Silicon Valley Billionaires Launch $87 Million Ad Blitz Against California Wealth Tax

A coalition of billionaires, including Sergey Brin, has reserved about $87 million in California ad time to oppose Proposition 40, a proposed one-time wealth tax on residents with a net worth of $1 billion or more. The advertising campaign, set to begin next month, marks a high-profile clash over the measure and underscores the influence of Silicon Valley wealth in state politics as some billionaires have already relocated or spent heavily in related campaigns.

via The New York Times|

#advertising #billionaires #california

politics17 days ago•5 min saved

NYC Progressives Win House Primaries, Back Wealth Taxes, AI Moratorium, and 4-Day Week

Progressive NYC candidates endorsed by Mayor Mamdani swept key House primaries, backing a wealth-tax approach for billionaires, a moratorium on AI data centers, a 32-hour four-day workweek, and labor-law reforms through the PRO Act to boost unions and curb wealth inequality.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#ai-data-centers #four-day-workweek #politics

politics20 days ago•3 min saved

Newsom Pushes National Billionaire Tax as Economic Reset Plan

SFist's Morning Links notes California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a national billionaire tax as the first step in his 'economic reset for America' agenda, tied to a possible 2028 White House bid, while the roundup also covers a fireworks cache arrest in Alameda County, Anna Wintour's SF visit and Vogue World intrigue, San Jose Sharks' draft moves, JD Vance's Nixon remark, and a Chet Hanks ad campaign for a morning-after pill.

via SFist|

#economic-reset #gavin-newsom #national-billionaire-tax

politics20 days ago•5 min saved

California Voters Face Billionaire Tax and a Bundle of Ballot Proposals This November

California’s November ballot will include a one-time 5% wealth tax on state-domiciled billionaires, a voter ID requirement, local tax-approval rules, recall reform, expanded public campaign financing, and a host of housing, energy, health-care, environmental-review, and fiscal measures—14 total propositions that could dominate campaign spending and shape state policy.

via KQED|

#ballot-measures #california #housing

politics21 days ago•10 min saved

Newsom bets on a national wealth tax to redefine Democratic economics

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing a national wealth tax as part of a broader populist economic agenda, even as he fights California’s own wealth tax on the ballot. The strategy aims to frame Democrats as fighters for a fairer economy and could influence his national profile ahead of a potential 2028 run; it also includes a proposal for a national public equity fund tied to AI profits and has drawn both sharp opposition and cautious support within the party.

via Politico|

#billionaires #california #gavin-newsom

politics21 days ago•3 min saved

Newsom pivots to national wealth tax and AI stake plan after California setback

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposes a nationwide wealth tax and a public equity fund to give Americans stakes in AI after failing to block a California billionaire tax ballot measure. The national plan would impose a minimum tax on fortunes of $100 million or more, create a national public equity fund for AI, and close loopholes for the ultra-wealthy, while the California initiative would levy a one-time 5% tax on assets above $1.1 billion with 90% of revenue directed to healthcare and the rest to education and food programs. Newsom frames the proposals as addressing wealth disparity and democracy as he eyes a potential 2028 White House bid, with some Democrats backing the ideas and others opposing the CA tax approach.

via NBC News|

#ai-equity-fund #california-billionaire-tax #gavin-newsom

politics21 days ago•6 min saved

Newsom pushes national billionaire tax as California wealth plan advances

California Gov. Gavin Newsom advocates a national billionaire tax and a public equity fund to shield workers from AI-driven disruption, while opposing California’s wealth tax ballot measure as flawed and potentially funding federal health‑care cuts; the move positions him as a national tax reform voice amid a likely White House run.

via Politico|

#billionaire-tax #california-ballot #national-equity-fund

politics21 days ago•185 min saved

Newsom pitches a federal billionaire tax as alternative to California wealth tax

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a nationwide billionaire tax on individuals with net worth over $100 million and a $ national public equity fund to share wealth and fund worker transitions, childcare, higher education, healthcare and an AI-focused industrial strategy—calling it an “economic reset” that could curb wealth concentration and AI-driven disruption. He also said he would vote against California’s own billionaires’ tax, arguing the measure could drive business away, as Democrats tilt toward populist economic policy and Newsom weighs a possible 2028 bid.

via CNN|

#ai-economy #billionaire-tax #california

california-politics22 days ago•11 min saved

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

politics22 days ago•26 min saved

California voters face 14 ballot measures—from wealth taxes to housing bonds—this November

California voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures in November, including a one-time 5% wealth tax on about 200 billionaires to fund healthcare and education, paired with anti-tax spending audits and personal-property tax countermeasures; other proposals include a permanent high-earner income tax, a higher threshold for local special taxes, an $11.25 billion affordable-housing bond, a $25 billion homebuyer loan program, expansion of the rainy-day fund, faster environmental reviews for housing and infrastructure, a voter-ID requirement, public campaign financing, recall-election reform, clinic funding rules, and an $8.4 billion immunology research bond. A few high-profile measures were withdrawn after deals with lawmakers or groups.

via CalMatters|

#affordable-housing #ballot-measures #california-elections

politics22 days ago•5 min saved

California wealth tax heads to ballot as Democratic rift widens

A proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires’ assets survived qualification for the November ballot, pitting labor-backed advocates led by SEIU-UHW against Gov. Newsom and Silicon Valley billionaires. Supporters say the levy would offset federal spending cuts and protect essential services, while opponents warn it would hurt California’s economy and drive the ultra-wealthy to relocate. The campaign is expected to be extraordinarily expensive and will test Democratic attitudes toward wealth taxes ahead of the 2028 primaries.

via Politico|

#ballot-initiative #california #politics

politics28 days ago•12 min saved

California Billionaire Tax Moves to November Ballot, Sparking Budget Debate

Secretary of State Shirley Weber certified the California Billionaire Tax Act, sending it to the November ballot. The measure would impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on assets such as art, stocks and bonds to raise about $100 billion to backfill federal funding cuts to K-12 education, Medi-Cal, and CalFresh. Critics warn it could worsen the state’s budget gap and drive billionaires to relocate, while supporters say it would address inequality and ensure the wealthy pay their fair share; the debate is underscored by high-profile relocations of billionaires like Zuckerberg and Page/Brin.

via The Center Square|

#ballot-initiative #billionaires #california

politics29 days ago•17 min saved

CA Billionaire Tax Eyes Ballot Path to 2026 Vote

Backers say the California Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on residents with net worth over $1 billion (assets include equity, securities and collectibles) payable in five installments starting in 2027, with a 7.5% fee on the unpaid balance, to fund hospitals, healthcare jobs, K-14 education and food assistance. California election officials say there are enough signatures to place the measure on the November ballot, but it faces strong opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and others and may still be blocked. The measure would affect an estimated 255 taxpayers, though some ultra‑wealthy residents have relocated; critics warn of wealth flight and economic harm, while supporters argue it would address wealth inequities and sustain essential public services. Federal wealth tax proposals exist but have not advanced.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ballot-measure #billionaires #california

politics29 days ago•7 min saved

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

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Platner tops Maine Democratic primary, geared for November showdown

Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, running on a progressive platform that includes Medicare for All, a wealth tax, higher minimum wage and stronger Social Security, and will face Republican Susan Collins in November after Governor Janet Mills dropped out. Platner drew early establishment support and Sanders-era endorsements, while confronting past controversies and vowing personal growth. The article also notes other primaries (Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota) where Trump-backed candidates had mixed outcomes, shaping the broader political landscape.

via Al Jazeera|

#graham-platner #maine-senate #politics