Alphabet grows its Miami office as Californian billionaires advocate for higher taxes.

Alphabet grows its Miami office as Californian billionaires advocate for higher taxes.

Google Expands Presence in Miami Amidst Billionaire Exodus Mike Lee recently shared insights on how the development of AI infrastructure is driving a significant rally in semiconductor stocks. He noted that, despite some skepticism in the market, the demand for chips is set to grow at an impressive rate. In related news, Google has reportedly […]

Tahoe billionaires in California face threats from data centers

Tahoe billionaires in California face threats from data centers

Residents around Lake Tahoe, many of whom are quite affluent, might soon encounter a power shortage due to the booming data center industry. This surge is placing additional demands on the local power grid. About 50,000 individuals in the Lake Tahoe area rely on Liberty Utilities for electricity, with roughly 75% sourced from NV Energy, […]

California’s aggressive approach to going after billionaires who escaped the unpopular wealth tax — as leading targets become known

California's aggressive approach to going after billionaires who escaped the unpopular wealth tax — as leading targets become known

California is gearing up to target wealthy residents who have left the state to evade a proposed billionaire tax. High-profile individuals like Google co-founder Sergey Brin, venture capitalist David Sachs, and Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick can expect thorough residency audits to assess whether they still consider California their home, as noted by a report. If […]

Gavin Newsom Suggests National Tax on Billionaires and a Fund for AI Development

Gavin Newsom Suggests National Tax on Billionaires and a Fund for AI Development

California Governor Proposes Public Equity Fund Tied to Billionaire Tax and AI California Governor Gavin Newsom has introduced the idea of establishing a “public equity” fund that would utilize a federal tax on billionaires, alongside advancements in artificial intelligence. In a recent Substack post, he discussed his economic strategy, advocating for a national minimum tax […]

Architect of California billionaires tax makes outrageous assertion

Architect of California billionaires tax makes outrageous assertion

The designer behind California’s debated billionaire tax has expressed concerns that the proposal is pushing wealthy individuals to leave the state. Despite this, SEIU-United Health Care Workers West President Dave Regan dismissed these claims as “totally fabricated,” even as reports suggest an increasing number of billionaires are either departing or mulling over the idea ahead […]

Florida and Texas may attract billionaires if California’s wealth tax is approved.

Florida and Texas may attract billionaires if California's wealth tax is approved.

California Billionaire Tax Faces Legal Challenge Amid Opposition from Newsom In California, a new wealth tax aimed at billionaires is stirring controversy and legal scrutiny. The proposed legislation, a one-time 5% tax aimed at residents with over $1 billion in assets, would take effect retroactively from January 1, 2026. Governor Gavin Newsom, however, has voiced […]

Union leader behind billionaires tax criticizes Gavin Newsom in unusual interview

Union leader behind billionaires tax criticizes Gavin Newsom in unusual interview

California’s Billionaire Tax Proposal Sparks Clash The leader of a union backing California’s contentious billionaire tax proposal has taken a strong stance against Governor Gavin Newsom. He accuses Democrats of working alongside the wealthy elite, as both sides grapple with efforts to remove the tax from the November ballot. In an interview, SEIU-United Health Care […]