[Video] Newsom Signs AB2222: California Backs Local Journalism With Tax Credits
Governor Newsom signed AB2222, giving state tax credits to local news organizations that employ journalists, for tax years 2027 through 2031 — the first state-level program of its kind in the U.S. aimed at sustaining local journalism through the tax code. The bill responds to the steady erosion of local news: papers closing and reporter jobs disappearing, leaving "news deserts." Supporters call local news a cornerstone of democratic accountability; implementation details will follow from the state tax authority.
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