California wealth tax measure trails in vote count

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California’s proposed wealth tax, a 5% levy on the assets of approximately 250 billionaires, faced likely defeat as 55.6% of counted ballots opposed the measure with 60% of the vote tallied. Championed by progressives including Senator Bernie Sanders, the initiative was opposed by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom and faced significant resistance from a…

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