AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWealth-Tax Showdown: Californians vote Nov. 3 on Prop. 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ wealth. Supporters say it would fund health care and schools; critics warn wealthy residents and businesses could leave. Meta struck a deal giving Mark Zuckerberg shares he could sell to cover a potential tax bill, while committing to stay in California for eight years. Voting Rights: A federal judge restricted DHS field operations targeting suspected noncitizen voters, citing flawed data and intimidation of citizens and voting-rights groups. The ruling comes amid a wider legal clash over California’s voter rolls. Immigration Oversight: Sen. Alex Padilla visited Sacramento’s ICE holding center to inspect conditions and seek answers about a recent incident involving an agent and an observer. Business Rules: Newsom signed 22 of 25 major privacy and AI bills, adding requirements for employers, tech firms, health providers and data brokers. Jobs and EVs: The state announced $44.4 million for apprenticeship programs expected to train 49,000 people; its first-time EV rebate program has helped nearly 12,000 Californians buy electric vehicles.
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