Taxes November 4, 2026
Ro Khanna Vows to Try Again if California Billionaire Tax Fails
Rep. Ro Khanna, who represents parts of Silicon Valley, promised that he would fight for another wealth tax in 2028 if the proposition fails.
Taxes November 4, 2026
Rep. Ro Khanna, who represents parts of Silicon Valley, promised that he would fight for another wealth tax in 2028 if the proposition fails.
Taxes November 4, 2026
A proposed first-in-the-nation wealth tax on California’s billionaires trailed in early returns Tuesday after a contentious campaign that saw heavy spending by wealthy opponents.
Taxes November 4, 2026
In Washington's biggest tax fight in decades, voters were backing the state's new high-earners income tax in Tuesday's vote count, rejecting an initiative that would repeal it.
Taxes November 2, 2026
The billionaires targeted by the wealth tax on the November ballot include owners of some of California's top sports teams and, among them, there will be winners and losers if voters approve the measure.
Taxes October 30, 2026
A billionaire-backed group fighting Proposition 40 spent more than $50 million over the past week on efforts to thwart the wealth tax.
Taxes October 29, 2026
As California decides whether to slap billionaires with a special tax, the Golden State's swarm of social media stars is chiming in—and increasingly getting paid to influence voters.
Taxes October 28, 2026
Support for California’s proposed one-time billionaire tax has fallen to 46%, with 52% opposed, as a new PPIC poll finds several closely watched ballot measures struggling ahead of Election Day.
Taxes October 22, 2026
Meta negotiated a new stock deal to keep CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the state in case the wealth tax passes.
Taxes October 22, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that repealing Washington’s new “millionaires tax” would make childcare even less affordable for all families.
Taxes October 19, 2026
Washington’s biggest private employers, including Microsoft, are neutral in the “millionaires tax” debate as they concentrate on warding off other taxes.
Taxes October 16, 2026
Four academics led by Emmanuel Saez designed California’s Proposition 40 billionaire tax, sparking fierce debate over inequality, enforcement and economic impact.
Taxes October 14, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom just got behind a ballot initiative that, if passed, would act as a kill switch for Proposition 40, also known as the billionaire wealth tax.