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Tech billionaires push back against proposed wealth tax in California

Thursday, August 20, 2026


A Google co-founder is opposing a proposed one-time wealth tax in California. The tax is designed to generate revenue for health-care services. The billionaire has joined other wealthy technology executives in publicly objecting to the measure.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/20/nx-s1-5935597/tech-billionaires-push-back-against-proposed-wealth-tax-in-california

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