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Mike Thompson: Californians are all too familiar with the devastation caused by wildfires. In the wake of losing their homes and…

On the recordJune 5, 2026
Californians are all too familiar with the devastation caused by wildfires. In the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods, it is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Highlighting the unfairness of taxing disaster relief.

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