Voters to decide fate of state taxes this fall
Voters in at least nine states will decide on tax-related ballot measures this fall. These proposals aim to cut, cap, or raise taxes, steering state policy in various directions. California and other states will specifically consider measures targeting wealthiest residents.
This fall, voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes through ballot measures that will give them a direct hand in steering state tax policy in a conservative or progressive direction. Some states, such as California, will weigh whether to tax — or untax — their wealthiest residents. […]
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