#AB2222
Local journalism is vital to ensuring diverse sources of news content.

That’s why I’m supporting @asmchrisward.bsky.social & @buffywicks.bsky.social’s #AB2222 offering tax incentives to local news outlets that hire qualifying journalists in CA. Every community deserves access to quality local news.
September 26, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Newsom signs AB2222.
TL,DR: Could backfire on him but easier than trying to bribe them one by one
I imagine Newsom knew after he destroyed the last news industry-related legislation, if he vetoed this bill, the media would turn on him just as he's trying to get his presidential bid off the ground

it would have been a politically stupid move
September 30, 2026 at 7:34 PM
"On Thursday, more than a dozen journalists at Sacramento Bee, Fresno Bee and Modesto Bee newspapers were the latest to receive layoff notices in a major chain-wide staff cut by McClatchy Media." www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
Why Gov. Newsom should support California’s big bet on local news
OPINION: If Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB2222 into law, it would become the largest investment in local news of its kind in American history, Matt Pearce writes.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 11, 2026 at 1:48 PM
This week, Policy Director @mattdpearce.com testified in support of @asmchrisward.bsky.social's Community NEWS Act (AB2222), which would create refundable tax credits to make it more affordable for California newsrooms to hire and retain journalists.

👇 Learn more below.
April 15, 2026 at 7:28 PM
🧾 CA AB2222 — Local News Tax Credits: Journalists & Business Deductions

The bill creates tax credits for local news organizations employing journalists.

May 28, 2026: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

🔗 Read the full bill
California AB2222
The bill creates tax credits for local news organizations employing journalists.
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
June 21, 2026 at 10:32 AM
E&P : CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Community NEWS Act into law Sept. 30, creating journalism employment tax credits projected to deliver more than $200 million to local newsrooms over five years.

#California #newsmedia #localnews #AB2222

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California invests in local news as Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the California Community NEWS Act into law - Editor and Publisher
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Community NEWS Act into law Sept. 30, creating journalism employment tax credits projected to deliver more than $200 million to local newsrooms over five years....
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October 1, 2026 at 12:17 PM
休学中にカナダのビクトリアでワーキングホリデーに挑戦! (ab2222 2026/09/24 公開) – クラウドファンディング READYFOR

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September 24, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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【自己紹介】   ご覧いただきありがとうございます! 3年生まで都内の大学に通い、今年から大学を休学しています。大学ではビジネスクラスを専攻し、スタートアップや起業等の分野について勉強しています。             [...]
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September 24, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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https://www.wacoca.com/news/2940395/

【自己紹介】   ご覧いただきありがとうございます! 3年生まで都内の大学に通い、今年から大学を休学しています。大学ではビジネスクラスを専攻し、スタートアップや起業等の分野について勉強しています。             [...]
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September 24, 2026 at 10:59 AM
If signed, AB2222 would become the largest investment in local news of its kind in American history and secure Newsom’s place as the governor who has done the most to confront the community news crisis.
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
Why Gov. Newsom should support California’s big bet on local news
OPINION: If Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB2222 into law, it would become the largest investment in local news of its kind in American history, Matt Pearce writes.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 11, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Assembly Bill 2222, the Community NEWS Act, [is now on] Newsom’s desk. If signed, AB2222 would become the largest investment in local news of its kind in American history and secure Newsom’s place as the governor who has done the most to confront the community news crisis.
#democracy #journalism
Why Gov. Newsom should support California’s big bet on local news
OPINION: If Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB2222 into law, it would become the largest investment in local news of its kind in American history, Matt Pearce writes.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 11, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Why Gov. Newsom should support California’s big bet on local news

www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
Why Gov. Newsom should support California’s big bet on local news
OPINION: If Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB2222 into law, it would become the largest investment in local news of its kind in American history, Matt Pearce writes.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM
🧾 CA AB2222 — Personal Income Tax Law and Corporation Tax Law: credits: local news organizations.

The bill creates a tax credit…

May 22, 2026: Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading.

🔗 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2222
California AB2222
The bill creates a tax credit…
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
May 29, 2026 at 10:43 PM
🧾 CA AB2222 — Personal Income Tax Law and Corporation Tax Law: credits: local news organizations.

The bill creates a tax credit…

May 22, 2026: Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading.

🔗 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2222
California AB2222
The bill creates a tax credit…
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Bravo, California, Bravo! Dr. Sam Bommarito, "There are some critics of the folks who question the rush to SoR currently sweeping the nation, saying those that oppose it are ignoring/denying the research. I respectfully disagree with them."

Me too.

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Dr. Jill Kerper Mora talks about how the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) blocked the Science of Reading legislation AB2222
Dr. Jill Kerper Mora talks about how the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) blocked the Science of Reading legislation AB2222 This week, I interviewed Dr. Jill Kerper Mora. In th…
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February 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM