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California’s AI boom and tech IPOs are fueling a revenue surge, prompting lawmakers to push a November ballot measure that would double the state’s rainy day fund to 20% of general fund taxes—aiming to build a bigger financial cushion for future downturns. With projected revenues over $230 billion this fiscal year and major AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic on the verge of massive stock offerings, the state hopes to capture more of this wealth through taxable stock options. While the current fund is already healthy, budget experts warn the state remains vulnerable due to rising spending and reliance on high earners’ stock gains. The proposal, backed by Governor Newsom, would also exempt reserve funds from spending caps—but critics fear it could enable unchecked government spending.

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