Tag: wealthy

Media Monitor: California Billionaire Tax Divides Democrats

25 Jun 2026 10:22 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post reports a proposed 5 percent billionaire tax in California is headed for a popular vote, revealing deep divisions among Democrats despite national calls for the wealthy to pay more.

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Media Monitor: L.A. Times examines California's reliance on wealthy taxpayers

18 May 2026 9:01 a.m. · Source: L.A. Times Politics

The L.A. Times reports that California's state government heavily relies on its wealthiest residents for tax revenue, a system columnist George Skelton argues is volatile despite recent surges.

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