# PM News: California's Billionaire Tax and Early Voting Wins in Arizona

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Podcast: [Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465)
Published: 2026-07-03T21:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

We kick off with the announcement of California's Proposition 40, a proposed billionaire tax that aims to generate approximately $100 billion to fund healthcare, food assistance, and education. Next, we celebrate a significant victory for voting access in Maricopa County, Arizona, where early voting sites have increased from 12 to 16, ensuring greater accessibility for marginalized communities ahead of the upcoming primary election. 'Vote YES on Prop 40': California Billionaire Tax Opposed by Newsom Gets Ballot Name | Common Dreams Advocates celebrate expanded Maricopa County early voting sites | News From The States Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .

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