By the Associated Press and KQED, KQED News Fix
Gov. Jerry Brown says he has reached a deal with a rival group to combine forces on a November ballot initiative seeking to raise taxes. Brown told the Associated Press that he is happy with an agreement reached with advocates of the so-called millionaire’s tax, including the California Federation of Teachers and Courage Campaign.
Brown says joining forces creates a higher probability of victory, “and that’s good for school kids, it’s good for public safety.” The governor made the comments Wednesday after a press conference at the Boeing Co. facility in Long Beach.
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