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San Francisco Defies State on Billionaire Tax | US News
San Francisco’s Democratic Party is poised to defy state leadership by voting against a billionaire tax, sparking a fierce internal debate over wealth, equity, and political strategy. While the state party backs Proposition 40—a one-time 5% tax on California’s top 200 earners to fund Medi-Cal—local leaders like Governor Newsom and Mayor Lurie warn it could drive wealth out of the state and destabilize healthcare funding. A recent bylaws change empowers San Francisco to act independently, reflecting local frustrations and shifting political tides after recent recalls. Despite statewide support…
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