California's Big Ballot Battle

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

California voters face a historic November ballot with fourteen major measures—more than ever since 2016—ranging from a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to overhaul environmental reviews, massive medical research bonds, affordable housing initiatives, and sweeping campaign finance reforms. Key proposals include funding healthcare and education through wealth taxes, speeding up infrastructure projects, boosting rainy day funds, and protecting middle-income homebuyers. Debates rage over voter ID requirements, property tax protections, and audit mandates for new taxes. With campaigns already…