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Why the fate of California’s wealth tax could be decided well after the election

Proposition 40 has a gauntlet to run to succeed, including surviving two poison-pill propositions. If it passes, it will probably be challenged in court.

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CalMatters· Oct 22, 12:00 PMWhy the fate of California’s wealth tax could be decided well after the election

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