The architects of California’s proposed billionaire tax said Thursday that they are open to withdrawing the ballot measure if Gov. Gavin Newsom supports a smaller wealth tax
The Wall Street Journal • Politics • Jun 19, 2026
The offer comes just after the state said the proposal had gained enough signatures to appear on the ballot, but it faces opposition from billionaires—and another union.
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