Source: Fortune
Summary
California billionaires, including John Doerr and Chris Larsen, are donating millions to oppose a one-time billionaire tax that would collect 5% of their net worth. The tax, known as Proposition 40, aims to increase healthcare funding in the state. The opposition group, Building a Better California, has raised $110 million to fight the tax, including $7.5 million from Doerr and $10 million from Larsen. A recent poll shows voters are split on the issue, with 48% supporting the tax and 41% opposing it.
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The numbers tell one story. California billionaires are fighting back against the proposed tax, with Doerr and Larsen leading the charge. Building a Better California has backed two counter-initiatives, Proposition 41 and Proposition 42, which would cancel out the billionaire tax if approved. The group has also reserved $87 million in advertising time to sway public opinion. Meanwhile, prominent politicians like Sen. Bernie Sanders are pushing for the tax to pass, citing the need for the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share.
Author: Evan Null
