Group Launches Campaign To Defeat Tax Hike Measure

A new coalition, called "Californians for Reforms and Jobs, not Taxes," has launched a campaign to defeat a compromise tax hike plan developed by Gov. Jerry Brown (D) and supporters of the "Millionaires Tax." Brown has warned that if the November ballot measure fails, billions of dollars in additional cuts to health and human services, education and other programs will be necessary.

• "Campaign To Defeat Jerry Brown's Tax Measure Gears Up" (Siders, Sacramento Bee, 6/18).