Taxes June 26, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom argued that a federal push to ensure the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share would be more effective than a state effort set to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Taxes June 18, 2026
If accepted by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the state Department of Finance will be required to draft plans for lawmakers to tax corporations whose employees depend on Medi-Cal for health insurance coverage.
Taxes June 11, 2026
The tax increase with the most momentum is one that is likely to fall largely on everyday Californians in the form of increased costs for private health insurance monthly premiums.
Taxes May 28, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom indicated that he would need action from the Democratic-led California Legislature to impose the new tax. If adopted, the measure would likely face legal challenge.
Taxes May 14, 2026
Dana Williamson, who served as chief of staff for California Gov. Gavin Newsom from 2022 to 2024, is set to return to court Thursday for a hearing that might include an agreement to plead guilty to corruption and tax charges.
Taxes January 30, 2026
At a Bloomberg forum event in San Francisco, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the proposed billionaire tax would ultimately degrade the state’s tax base as the ultrawealthy left the state.
Taxes January 12, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 9 doubled down on California’s commitment to electric vehicles with proposed rebates intended to backfill federal tax credits canceled by the Trump administration.
Taxes November 12, 2025
Federal officials arrested Dana Williamson on Nov. 12 in a public corruption probe that includes multiple charges of bank and wire fraud, and accuses her of filing false tax returns.