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5% tax
Coverage of 5% tax in the Nexus archive.
Californiaplace1billionaire taxtopic1tech mogulstopic1wealth disparitiestopic1Ballot Initiativetopic1Graham Platnerperson1Bernie Sandersperson1Susan Collinsperson1Democratic Partyorganization1Republican Partyorganization1Fighting Oligarchy rallyevent15% annual wealth taxtopic1U.S. weapons spendingtopic1
- California billionaire tax will appear on ballot after deadline for deal passes
California voters will decide on a one-time 5% billionaire tax in November after backers declined to withdraw the measure by the deadline. The tax is a high-profile ballot effort targeting wealth disparities, with tech moguls spending to oppose it.
- Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner embraces democratic socialism at Bernie Sanders rally in Portland
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee, aligned with Sen. Bernie Sanders at a Portland rally, criticizing Republican Sen. Susan Collins and advocating for progressive policies like a 5% wealth tax on billionaires and reduced U.S. military spending in Gaza and Iran. The event aimed to mobilize grassroots support for Platner's November election.