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14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections

Los Angeles Times

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July 6, 2026

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14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections

In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.

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Washington Examiner

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· Jun 30, 2026

The statewide ballot propositions that could help save California

Statewide ballot propositions are still the best check against the excesses of California Democrats. While Democrats are prepared to drive the state into further ruin with a “billionaire” tax, several other ballot propositions could help voters save the state from further decay. The “one-time” billionaire tax/retroactive wealth confiscation won’t face voters until November, but it []

Palo Alto Online

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· Jun 26, 2026

Billionaire tax, affordable housing: See the measures on California’s November ballot

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On Nov. 3, Californians will vote on 14 statewide ballot measures on environment, taxation, election, housing and healthcare. For months, interest groups sponsoring ballot initiatives spent heavily on ad blitzes and signature gathering to get on the ballot, but some agreed to withdraw high-profile []

ArcaMax

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· Jun 27, 2026

Lots of measures have qualified for California's November ballot. Here's what they would do

LOS ANGELES — While control of Congress and the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom will draw much of the attention, California voters also will decide the fate of 14 ballot measures in November, the most in any statewide election since 2016. ...

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jun 23, 2026

Proposed $11 Billion Dollar State Housing Bond Aims for November Ballot

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A statewide proposal to accelerate affordable housing development in California is moving closer to the November ballot, as l...

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jun 26, 2026

California Billionaire Tax Heads To November Ballot As Democrats Fracture Over Measure

California voters will decide in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time 5 tax on individuals whose net worth exceeds 1 billion and who resided in the state as of Jan. 1, 2026. The measure is backed by the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Workers West, which announced Thursday it would press forward [] The post California Billionaire Tax Heads To November Ballot As Democrats Fracture Over Measure appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

The Hill

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· Jun 25, 2026

What the dates printed on your food actually mean

A new bill in California is set to make it more clear. But if you don't live in California, here's what you need to know.

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Related coverage for "14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections": Washington Examiner — The statewide ballot propositions that could help save California. Palo Alto Online — Billionaire tax, affordable housing: See the measures on California’s November ballot. ArcaMax — Lots of measures have qualified for California's November ballot. Here's what they would do. KMJNow – Fresno — Proposed $11 Billion Dollar State Housing Bond Aims for November Ballot. Foreign Policy Journal — California Billionaire Tax Heads To November Ballot As Democrats Fracture Over Measure. The Hill — What the dates printed on your food actually mean