# California’s Billionaire Tax Push | Fresno News

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Podcast: [Fresno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747)
Published: 2026-07-17T02:00:28+00:00
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California’s push for a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires is gaining steam as a bold populist play to fund healthcare amid deep cuts — with Rep. Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders leading the charge, backed by unions and facing fierce resistance from tech elites, Governor Newsom, and major groups like Planned Parenthood, who warn it could destabilize state finances and drive wealth out. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1d171747ad1b4296

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