Prop. 40 supporters call the tax a small price for billionaires. Critics warn wealthy Californians may flee.
Ben Paviour
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Gov. Gavin Newsom are at opposite sides of a nationally-watched fight over taxing billionaires’ wealth.
The Legislature passed more than 20 bills related to artificial intelligence that now await action by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The endorsement could bring funds and manpower to the effort to pass Prop. 40, although its backers acknowledge they will be outspent.
With two Democrats in the general election, the endorsement gives the state senator a key leg up over rival Jane Kim.
Robert Rivas and Monique Limón say Proposition 39 won’t “simplify” verification and could add hurdles for voters, despite backers’ pitch.

