Union leader alleges smear over billionaire tax bid
By The BriefBrief
Dave Regan, a union leader who backed a billionaire tax measure in California, says he is the target of a “smear” campaign. He alleges wealthy Californians opposed to the measure helped orchestrate the attacks.
WHO:Dave Regan, union leader; wealthy Californians opposed to the billionaire tax measure
WHAT:Regan alleges a “smear” campaign against him connected to his support for a billionaire tax measure.
WHEN:Reported Sep 11, 2026 at 10:52 PM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:Regan says the smear campaign was orchestrated in part by wealthy Californians who oppose the billionaire tax measure he championed.
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