Millionaires Tax of 2012 News

‘Millionaires tax’ beats Brown’s plan in poll

2012-03-12T16:43:55Z

Gov. Jerry Brown's oft-repeated claim that having voters choose among three competing tax measures will spell doom for all of them in November may be more rhetoric than reality.

The Best Reason for the Very Rich to be Paying a Lot More in Taxes

2012-03-06T21:28:17Z

Before getting into the best reason, here are some of the usual -- and always good -- reasons.

Tax the Rich—It’s the Least That We Can Do!

2012-03-05T06:23:09Z

You see them hovering in the supermarket parking lots or on street corners.

Another View: Tax would have rich shoulder their fair share

2012-03-04T18:22:06Z

The Bee called on backers of the "millionaires' tax" to put our efforts "on hold." We think voters should have a say in how best to restore funding to schools and services, invest in our future and address our state's budget challenge.

The More Tax Plans, the Better

2012-03-01T20:05:13Z

For months, Governor Jerry Brown has been calling on supporters of rival tax measures to abandon theirs in favor of his.

Brown steps up efforts to squelch competing tax hike proposals

2012-03-01T17:59:35Z

On a recent evening, a dark sedan glided to the curb at a two-story Craftsman off Crenshaw Boulevard near the Santa Monica Freeway.

Field Poll: Californians Willing to Tax Wealthy

2012-02-24T17:11:45Z

After years of austere state budgets and frustration among Democratic lawmakers who have tried unsuccessfully to increase taxes, a new poll shows the majority of voters are ready to raise the wealthiest Californians' income taxes.

Should Millionaires Pay More Taxes?

2012-02-21T23:42:46Z

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The ‘Millionaires Tax’

2012-02-21T23:34:52Z

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Signatures Being Gathered for California ‘Millionaires Tax’

2012-02-17T18:59:16Z

Dueling tax measures could be on California ballot

2012-02-13T23:10:23Z

You may be startled to learn that California ranks at the very bottom in spending on education as compared to other states. It is 50th in the nation, dead last, in students per teacher and librarian, 49th in students per guidance counselor, and not above 45th in other categories.

Van Jones: Millionaire’s tax could ‘electrify’ youth

2012-02-11T19:15:22Z

Former White House advisor Van Jones said he believes a proposed populist tax on millionaires is one way to electrify a generation of young people mired in student loan debt who feel angry and disenfranchised.

California tax initiatives test power of populism

2012-02-10T18:54:28Z

California voters this fall may have the chance to answer a question of deep interest to politicians around the United States: will populist appeals to "tax the rich" resonate more than pragmatic arguments for budget-balancing solutions?

Washington Post/ABC Poll: 72% Of Americans Want To Raise Taxes On Millionaires

2012-02-08T20:57:12Z

According to a Washington Post/ABC poll 72% of Americans support raising taxes on millionaires while 68% believe the tax code is rigged in favor of the wealthy.

Campaign to Tax CA’s Richest Gets Under Way

2012-02-07T21:34:48Z

Chances are California voters will be voting on raising taxes when they go to the polls this November.