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Billionaires ready to spend big to fight California wealth tax
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points They gave $5 million to a group that opposes Proposition 40. The $5 million donation is a notable development in this discussion, but more information is available from the source for those looking to learn more.
A group backed by wealthy individuals, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin, has made a significant financial contribution. They gave $5 million to a group that opposes Proposition 40.
This donation is part of the ongoing debate over a proposed tax in California. The tax is often referred to as the billionaire tax.
Further details about the proposed tax and the opposition to it can be found Times. The $5 million donation is a notable development in this discussion, but more information is available from the source for those looking to learn more.
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Category: News Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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