California voters reject 5% billionaire wealth tax; Brin-backed opposition wins

California voters defeated a ballot measure proposing a 5% wealth tax on billionaires, with Google co-founder Sergey Brin contributing over $130 million to the opposition campaign. The outcome signals voter resistance to wealth taxes despite progressive fiscal pressure, and may influence similar proposals in other states.

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