NewsTimes of San DiegoSeptember 6, 2026San Diego
California Assembly passes AB 2222 to provide tax credits for local newsrooms
The California Assembly passed Assembly Bill 2222, the Community NEWS Act, which establishes refundable tax credits for local news organizations to hire and retain journalists starting in 2027. The bill, authored by Assemblymembers Chris Ward and Buffy Wicks, now moves to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for signature.
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The bill provides direct financial support to local print, digital, and broadcast news outlets through tax credits ranging from $7,500 to $20,000 per journalist, potentially altering the financial sustainability of newsrooms across California.
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