California sets “clean energy” oil tax on ballot

Californians will vote in November on a ballot measure proposing a constitutional amendment that would tax oil production to fund a range of alternative energy efforts, Secretary of State Bruce McPherson said on Wednesday.
The initiative’s supporters gathered 1,143,365 signatures, qualifying it for the ballot, McPherson’s office said.

Supporters — led by Californians For Clean Alternative Energy — and opponents — led by Californians Against Higher Taxes — are expected to wage an intense battle for votes leading up to the November 7 election.

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