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Google co-founder Sergey Brin spends $100M to fight California wealth tax · 1 source tracked

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Google co-founder Sergey Brin has donated over $100 million to oppose California's proposed wealth tax, Proposition 40. This tax, if passed, would impose a one-time 5% levy on the state's wealthiest individuals, potentially costing Brin over $13 billion. Brin, along with other billionaires like Eric Schmidt and Peter Thiel, argues that such a tax would harm the state's economy and drive away investment, with some, including Brin himself, reportedly relocating their residency to states like Nevada. AI

RANK_REASON Significant political spending by a high-profile tech figure on a major policy initiative. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Google co-founder Sergey Brin spends $100M to fight California wealth tax · 1 source tracked

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sasha Rogelberg ·

    Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses

    The state’s ultrawealthy, including Larry Page and Peter Thiel, have similarly donated to efforts opposing the wealth tax.

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