加州工会提出5%的亿万富翁税 来资助联邦削减的卫生和教育 California union proposes 5% billionaires' tax to fund health and education amid federal cuts.

加利福尼亚州一个工会提议对亿万富翁净值征收5%的一次性税,以筹集1 000亿美元,目的是抵消联邦医疗补助的削减,因为联邦医疗补助削减可能每年耗资300亿美元,使多达340万人得不到保险。 A California union has proposed a one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ net worth to raise $100 billion, aiming to offset federal Medicaid cuts that could cost the state $30 billion annually and leave up to 3.4 million people without coverage. 该倡议需要超过870 000个签名才能获得参加2026年11月投票的资格,将适用于2026税年度,从2027年开始有资金可用。 The initiative, which requires over 870,000 signatures to qualify for the November 2026 ballot, would apply to tax year 2026, with funds available starting in 2027. 收益将支持低收入居民的医疗保健和K-12教育。 Proceeds would support health care for low-income residents and K-12 education. 支持者认为税收对于保护公共服务和促进公平至关重要, 引用一项联邦法律, 在十年内削减超过1万亿美元的医疗援助和粮食援助。 Backers argue the tax is essential to protect public services and promote equity, citing a federal law that cuts over $1 trillion from Medicaid and food assistance over a decade. 这项措施面临Gavin Newsom州长和批评者的反对,他们警告可能的经济后果,包括财富外逃。 The measure faces opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and critics who warn of potential economic consequences, including wealth flight.