Los Angeles TimesUnited States· English
Your guide to Proposition 40: California's billionaire tax proposal
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California is considering Proposition 40, a proposal to tax the assets of billionaires. This measure, described as the world's first billionaire tax, aims to primarily fund healthcare. The proposal has drawn varied reactions from various groups, including some Democratic politicians.
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- Your guide to Proposition 40: California's billionaire tax proposal Headline of the event's most representative article · Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct 2026
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- Reported by 3 outlets from 2 countries, in 1 language, between 8 Oct 2026 and 11 Oct 2026.17 articles · See all headlines
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The New ArabUnited Kingdom· English
California's Proposition 40: the world's first billionaire tax
ABC NewsUnited States· English
Top Democrats join the wealthiest in fighting a California tax increase on billionaires
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ABC NewsUnited States· English
Top Democrats join the wealthiest in fighting a California tax increase on billionaires
Los Angeles TimesUnited States· English
14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections
Your guide to Proposition 40: California's billionaire tax proposal
Your guide to Proposition 1: Borrowing money for low-income and veteran housing
Your guide to Proposition 2: Lets leaders fatten ‘rainy day’ fund, reduces likelihood of taxpayer rebates
Your guide to Proposition 3: Making a high-income tax extension permanent
Your guide to Proposition 4: Allowing public campaign financing in California
Your guide to Proposition 5: Big changes to recall elections in California
Your guide to Proposition 37: Loans for middle-income homeowners
Your guide to Proposition 38: Immunology and immunotherapy research funding
Your guide to Proposition 39: Stricter voter ID requirements
Your guide to Proposition 41: Special tax audit proposal could block billionaire tax
Your guide to Proposition 42: Tax ban on retirement, personal savings
Your guide to Proposition 43: Voting thresholds for local special taxes
Your guide to Proposition 44: Federally funded health clinic spending
Your guide to Proposition 45: Faster CEQA review for housing and infrastructure
The New ArabUnited Kingdom· English
California's Proposition 40: the world's first billionaire tax
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