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The Legal Challenges to California’s Proposition 40, the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act

July 13, 2026 3:00 pmJuly 13, 2026 3:01 pm

The 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, (now officially known as Proposition 40) on the November 3, 2026 ballot, aims to impose a 5% tax on the net worth of California residents (and certain trusts) worth $1 billion or more. It has...

Courts Could, and Arguably Should, Yank The Billionaire Tax Before Voters Ever Get a Chance To Weigh In

April 28, 2026 6:00 amApril 28, 2026 6:01 am

The SEIU-backed punitive tax measure is claimed to have enough signatures to place the question on November’s ballot. The Secretary of State still needs to verify the signature count, and once that happens, that’s the moment to act. The proposed...

California Fur Ban: Assemblywoman Friedman Calls it a ‘Statement of Wealth and Fashion’

March 27, 2019 2:05 amMarch 27, 2019 3:39 pm

Hawaii may be the first state to ban fur products. While this may seem laughable given the balmy tropical climate, a California lawmaker is also trying to ban fur products and clothing, ahead of the Hawaii ban, despite the many...