Episode notes
California’s wealth tax debate isn’t over. This week, we break down Propositions 41 and 42 – two measures designed to increase government transparency, limit the expansion of taxation, and respond to Proposition 40’s proposed wealth tax. What do these propositions actually do, and how can they shape California’s economic future?
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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/how-can-you-stop-californias-wealth-tax
Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:04 Possible Poison Pills?
03:05 – 09:06 The Details of Proposition 41
09:07 – 12:49 The Heart of Proposition 41
12:50 – 15:47 The Details of Proposition 42
15:48 – 19:23 The Heart of Proposition 42
19:24 – 23:43 How to Vote on These Propositions!