California’s tax model championed by Newsom is imposing serious financial pressure:•High earners shoulder the heaviest burden.•Businesses are exiting in search of more favorable climates.•Middle‑income households feel squeezed by layered sales and payroll taxes.•Public sentiment is increasingly critical: a majority believe they’re paying too much for what they receive. It’s time for a bold reevaluation: simplify, lower, and balance.
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