Google cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page relocated a key LLC from California to evade a proposed 2026 wealth tax on assets over $1 billion, amid a trend of billionaires restructuring holdings. This move highlights tensions between progressive taxation and capital mobility, potentially straining California's tech economy.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a law on January 8, 2026, requiring K-12 schools to ban non-academic cellphone use throughout the school day starting in 2026-2027. Aimed at reducing distractions and improving student mental health, this bipartisan measure joins a national trend to enhance focus and well-being in classrooms.
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