The California Supreme Court is set to weigh in on whether a ballot measure, which would be another step before allowing tax increases, can be placed before voters in November as Democrats in the state voice their opposition.
The Taxpayer Protection Act would require that any new taxes passed by the state legislature would need to be approved by voters, while mandating that local taxes may only be raised with a two-thirds approval from voters. If the court approves the bill, it would appear before Californians in November alongside the House, Senate, and presidential races.
The high court in the Golden State heard arguments for the case on Wednesday, with lawyers for Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and state Democratic leaders imploring the court to block the ballot measure. The lawyers for Newsom and other Democrats argue the measure would be unconstitutional by removing sole power away…
