California leaders yet to reach deal to keep billionaire tax off the ballot. Time is running out

With a Thursday deadline looming, California Democrats are in negotiations to remove contentious measures from the November ballot, but haven't yet reached an agreement to prevent a billionaire tax proposal from appearing on it. They're also working on finalizing two other measures aimed at funding affordable housing and enabling the state to save more during financially prosperous times. This scramble underscores the political stakes as lawmakers strive to balance fiscal responsibility with progressive social policies before the cutoff.