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Newsom’s leadership needed for special legislative session to focus on taxing the super wealthy and investing in an equitable recovery

by Guest Commentary August 20, 2020August 18, 2020

Several revenue proposals are on the table for California to confront the crises created by systemic inequities compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Will Californians pass new taxes?

by Emily Hoeven June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

A vaccine showdown, a tax bill, wildfire costs and poverty

by Dan Morain June 21, 2019

Income taxes are 70 percent of California's general-fund revenue. Image via Flickr

California has a huge surplus. So why are legislators still trying to raise taxes?

by Guest Commentary May 28, 2019

Service tax proposal is a veiled tax increase

by Guest Commentary May 24, 2019