California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax
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The state Democratic Party said opposing the popular billionaire tax could worsen the party’s already weak credibility.
Bay Area
Bay Area transit sales tax measure certified to go on November ballot
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The proposed tax comes as public transit agencies in the region face severe budget shortfalls in the current fiscal year.Elections
Billionaire tax, affordable housing: See the measures on California’s November ballot
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Californians will vote on 14 statewide ballot measures on environment, taxation, election, housing, and healthcare.California
California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition
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The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.Bay Area
‘Blown away’: Regional transit tax measure gets enough signatures for November ballot
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The ballot proposal would create a new source of funding for several public transit agencies facing budget deficits.featured
Newsom’s last budget: Cuts, larger reserves sought amid fears AI tech boom could fade
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The governor proposes new spending in some areas like healthcare for low- and middle-income households, but also hikes premiums for undocumented immigrant adults.Oakland
Oakland voters asked to approve new parcel tax, small business tax holiday on June ballot
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Measure E is a new $192 annual parcel tax increase; Measure C is a one-year business tax waiver for certain small and newly opened businesses.election
Alameda County Taxpayers Association lawsuit alleges city-union conspiracy on tax measure
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At issue is Measure E, a proposed $192 annual parcel tax increase that would raise $34 million a year for nine years to support the city’s 911 system, police and fire services, homelessness solutions and anti-illegal dumping efforts.Education
Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District
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Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.Elections
A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it
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Other cities would also see an impact if the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers' Association-sponsored measure passes in November.Elections
