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KPBS Public Mediavia CalMattersApr 10, 2026Local News

California billionaire tax is a no-brainer for progressive Democrats, right? Wrong.

Assemblymember Chris Ward criticized the billionaire tax proposal for its narrow focus on the healthcare sector rather than broader state priorities.

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California billionaire tax is a no-brainer for progressive Democrats, right? Wrong.
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A proposed California tax on billionaires to fund healthcare has created a rift among progressive Democrats and labor unions, who are debating the measure's feasibility and its narrow focus on healthcare workers.

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