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California Voters Consider One-Time 5% Wealth Tax on Billionaires

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What happened

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California voters are considering Prop 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on people in the state who possess over a billion dollars in wealth, including stocks, bonds, and artwork. This measure is being discussed amid ongoing concerns about income inequality in the state.

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Why it matters

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Proponents of the tax, including a leader of a large healthcare workers union, argue the levy is necessary to fund healthcare and level the playing field, citing tax cuts for the wealthy made by Republicans in Washington. The measure is currently being weighed by California voters.

From ksmu.org

Who's involved

  • Gavin NewsomGovernor of California, operating within the state's governmental framework
  • BerkeleyCity in Berkeley, where discussions about the policy took place

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • University of CaliforniaSpeculative

    The University of California might see changes in funding for major state institutions if the state wealth tax is enacted.

  • city councilSpeculative

    The city council could face changes in the funding and regulatory environment if the state wealth tax proposal passes.

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Coverage

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