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A proposed tax on billionaire's has divided the Democratic Party in California, with most of the state's prominent liberals opposing the measure. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/25/california-billionaire-tax-headed-ballot-despite-top-democrats-opposition/ Author : Hannah Knowles Publish date : 2026-06-26 13:04:00

The decision caps rent on about 40 percent of the New York’s housing stock for up to two years. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/25/nyc-passes-rent-freeze-line-with-mamdani-campaign-promise/ Author : Tim Craig Publish date : 2026-06-26 00:13:00 Copyright for syndicated

Other proposals would also raise the minimum wage, but the legislation from Sen. Chris Murphy (D) aims the highest. He says it could energize voters. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/06/25/bill-raise-minimum-wage-25-an-hour-will-be-introduced-senate/ Author : Matthew Choi, Riley Beggin

See the primary results in Maryland's governor and U.S. House races as Gov. Wes Moore seeks reelection. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2026/06/23/maryland-primary-election-results-live-updates/ Author : Erin Cox Publish date : 2026-06-24 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Events celebrating America’s 250th birthday mean some changes for fireworks viewing on the Mall and the route of the Independence Day Parade. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/06/24/how-celebrate-july-4-washington-dc/ Author : Fritz Hahn Publish date : 2026-06-24 09:00:00