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Billionaires Rewriting California's Political Future | Chico News
California’s billionaires are pouring over $336 million into elections this year—not just to block a billionaire tax, but to reshape the state’s political landscape in favor of AI, crypto, and minimal regulation. Four ultra-wealthy donors alone are driving this explosion of spending, backing candidates across party lines while outspending labor-backed opponents in local races. Their strategy? Flood federal and state races with cash to influence legislation, fund pro-business PACs, and cement a corporate agenda that prioritizes growth over oversight. This is no longer about one ballot…
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