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If California wealth tax passes, other blue states may adopt similar…

Californians vote this November on Proposition 40, which would be the first state-level wealth tax; backers hope to launch similar efforts nationwide, so the foster may stay.

On air: Chip Darnell and Brock Thunderson on Weekend Edition
Published 8:37 AM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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First reported by Washington Examiner: “If California wealth tax passes, other blue states may adopt similar measures”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:37 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Brock Thunderson.
Topics: California.

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Washington ExaminerIf California wealth tax passes, other blue states may adopt similar measures

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorToday's Pet of the Day is Proposition 40, a one-time wealth tax on billionaires that Californians vote on this November, the Washington Examiner reports.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistThat's a tax, Chip. It's not a pet.

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