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Californias Billionaire Tax: A One-Time Levy on the Wealthy

California proposes a bold plan, the Billionaire Tax, a one-time five percent levy on about 200 billionaires, aiming to raise $100 billion for key services. Despite strong public support, Governor Gavin Newsom opposes it, and wealthy figures like Google co-founders and Peter Thiel threaten to leave for lower-tax states. This move follows similar actions in Massachusetts and Washington, sparking debates on wealth gaps and potential exodus of the ultra-wealthy.

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