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Google founder donates $20mn more to organisation advocating against wealth tax

Sergey Brin, one of Google's co-founders, has pledged over one hundred million dollars to combat California's proposed billionaire wealth tax. Opponents of the tax, which will be voted on in November, are far better funded than its supporters. Other prominent tech leaders have also joined in to support the campaign against the tax, showcasing a united front against the legislation.

Google founder donates $20mn more to organisation advocating against wealth tax

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has recently donated an additional $20 million to the campaign opposing California's proposed billionaire wealth tax. According to a newly filed campaign finance report, Brin's total donations now stand at $102 million, making him the largest financial backer of the campaign. This donation comes just days before California voters are expected to decide on the measure in November.

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