Tax defeat, exit fears

California voters rejected a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth, which would have applied to residents as of Jan. 1, 2026, with payments spread over five years. Economist Wayne Winegarden said the defeat could stop departures linked to the proposal, but warned California’s broader tax policies remain uncompetitive and could continue to drive residents away.

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