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Bernie Sanders boosts wealth tax while labor argues it would devastate California's economy

6 October 2026 at 13:00

Labor leaders argue that the billionaires tax includes a loophole that would allow state lawmakers to tax the savings and retirement accounts and home equity of all Californians.

© Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles, CA - Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during the "Ballots Over Billionaires" wealth tax rally at The Novo on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)
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