California’s Ballot Battle | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

California voters face two high-stakes ballot measures in November: a one-time wealth tax targeting billionaires to fund healthcare and education, and stricter voter ID laws requiring proof of citizenship and government ID. Supporters of the wealth tax argue it’s vital for public services, while critics warn it could drive away investment and harm the economy. The voter ID proposal, backed by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, could cost tens to hundreds of millions. Polls show the wealth tax narrowly favored, with Democrats largely supporting it and Republicans opposing. Billionaires are…