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California legislative and executive actions

Overview

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed several legislative measures in California addressing diverse state issues. To support the declining local media industry, Assembly Bill 2222 establishes refundable tax credits for qualifying news organizations. Under the enacted law, starting in 2027, eligible digital, print, and broadcast outlets can claim $20,000 in annual tax credits for each of their first five full-time journalists. For every additional full-time professional hired, the credit increases by $15,000. The legislation also provides a $7,500 credit for part-time employees and an additional $15,000 credit for each full-time position that results in a net increase in staff compared to the previous year. Newsom noted the measure aims to combat misinformation and the decline of local reporting, stating that the loss of local journalism often allows partisan organizations to fill the void. To qualify, organizations must meet specific editorial standards, including public disclosure of ownership and a clear policy for error corrections. In science and health, Newsom signed a bill to place a $7.5 billion bond measure on the March 2028 ballot. This would fund the California Foundation for Science and Health Research, an agency designed to provide grants and loans for public health, climate science, and agriculture, potentially insulating state research from federal political shifts. New developments in criminal justice and public safety include the signing of five bills sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. These laws are intended to target labor traffickers, corporate polluters, and intoxicated drivers, while also providing tools to investigate post-conviction innocence claims and protecting rescued animals. Other recent actions include the signing of new e-bike laws that implement stricter labeling and allow for local bans on children under 12 in certain jurisdictions. Newsom also issued an executive order to ensure the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ remains the official designation in California.

Entities

Gavin Newsom · California · Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office · Al Muratsuchi · University of California

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 28 sources
    California enacts tax credits to support local newsrooms

    Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2222, providing refundable tax credits to California local newsrooms to help hire and retain journalists starting in 2027.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    California enacts new laws for arts funding and math assessments

    Governor Gavin Newsom signed two new California laws: one clarifying the use of Proposition 28 arts funding for K-12 schools, and another mandating math assessments for early elementary students.

Sources

almanacnews.com · berkeleyside.org · californiaglobe.com · calmatters.org · calnonprofits.org · consumerwatchdog.org · danvillesanramon.com · inewsource.org · justthenews.com · kesq.com · kpbs.org · laboratoriodeperiodismo.org · lacounty.gov · laist.com · latimes.com · livermorevine.com · military-stuff.org · missionlocal.org · mv-voice.com · mymotherlode.com · mynewsla.com · newsday.com · nypost.com · offthepress.com · paloaltoonline.com · sfist.com · truthout.org · ttownmedia.com · twitchy.com · world-today-news.com

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